Hastings electorate
Paul MERCURIO (Hastings) (15:14): (357) My question is for the Minister for Veterans. In my time as the member for Hastings I have had the privilege of meeting with and listening to veterans across my electorate. This includes at HMAS Cerberus and the Frankston Naval Memorial Club. They are interested in the upcoming opening of the veterans capital works and restoring war memorials grant programs. I ask the minister: who can apply for grants and what projects will be covered? The Frankston Naval Memorial Club are an active and growing veterans group who do critical work supporting veterans and their families. They have told me about the need for their facilities to grow as they grow. I know they and other veterans and ex-service organisations will be eager to hear about the upcoming opening of veterans grant programs. Veterans have given so much to our state and our nation. I want to acknowledge the service and sacrifice of our veterans, and I thank them for their service and thank the families and friends who support them.