Wednesday, 5 February 2025

Glen Waverley electorate multicultural associations

John MULLAHY (Glen Waverley) (09:48): Congratulations to the Anhui Association of Australia, Melbourne, on their fantastic 20th anniversary celebrations. A special thankyou to president Liu Li, vice-president Lily, secretary David and the entire committee for organising such a wonderful event. I wish them a continued success in the future.

Late last year I joined the Australian Yunnan Society to celebrate the torch festival. The evening was a vibrant display of culture and tradition, bringing the community together to share in the celebration of this important festival. Thank you to president Li Ru Ge and honorary president Professor Charles Qin for their kind invite and warm hospitality.

The Chinese Seniors Education and Skill Development Association marked its 10th anniversary last November. I commend the group for a decade of upskilling seniors and fostering social connections in our local Glen Waverley community. A special thankyou to Xiao Yinqi, Ye Wei and Sue Shi for their unwavering commitment over the years.

The Hunan Association Victoria and the Hunan Business Association Australia marked their 2024 council inauguration last year, and what an impressive event it was. Congratulations to the president Sunny Yang, a Glen Waverley resident, for his outstanding leadership, and I wish the newly elected committee a successful term.