Mulgrave electorate
Eden FOSTER (Mulgrave) (14:46): (991) My constituency question is to the Minister for Multicultural Affairs in the other place. My question is: with the recent celebration of the Lunar New Year, how has the Allan Labor government been supporting multicultural communities in Mulgrave? One of our state’s greatest strengths is our rich cultural tapestry, and the Victorian community is seen at its best when our multicultural communities are given the resources, time and attention they deserve. I had the pleasure of joining colleagues at Springvale Lunar New Year celebrations, witnessing firsthand the importance of this event to our community. Such events foster a sense of belonging, especially for first- and second-generation Australian families. I thank the minister for her continuous support, including the $400,000 in funding over four years for the Springvale Lunar New Year. I also extend my gratitude and congratulations to the Springvale Asian Business Association for organising another wonderful festival. To all who celebrated, I wish you a happy and prosperous Year of the Wood Snake, symbolising passion, growth and tolerance.