Wednesday, 17 June 2026

 Tom McINTOSH (Eastern Victoria) (09:55): While I am talking of milestones, I would like to acknowledge SWAN, the Southern Women’s Action Network. The movement is fuelled by progressive women on the Mornington Peninsula and in Frankston. Just recently SWAN also celebrated an anniversary, with 30 years being rung up, and it is 30 years of social justice advocacy for women, especially those with disadvantage. There has been a strong focus on housing on the peninsula. I am proud to have personally worked with members from SWAN in their advocacy. Their work deserves recognition. I note the Governor-General of Australia, the Governor of Victoria and the Minister for Women have celebrated them and congratulated them personally, as have local community members – so thank you to SWAN.