Ian Lawrey
Mr McGHIE (Melton) (15:18): On behalf of the Melton community I would like to congratulate Mr Ian Lawrey on his well-deserved life membership of the Returned Services League Australia. Ian first joined the Melton RSL in 2008. He has served in many roles, including president from 2014 until 2022. Ian has amassed thousands of volunteer hours in his commitment to promoting veterans’ recognition and welfare in the Melton community. Ian has been instrumental in bridging the once large gaps and adverse relations between the Vietnam Veterans Association Melton and the RSL. Ian used his position on the committee at the RSL as well as being a veteran of the Vietnam War to begin the process of forging new, positive relationships between the two organisations. Today the strong partnership between these organisations is testament to Ian’s passion. I thank him for all his efforts and his dedication to both the RSL and the Vietnam Veterans Association over many, many years.