Condolences
Türkiye and Syria earthquakes
The PRESIDENT (09:36): Over the past few weeks we have seen the confronting images coming out of Türkiye and Syria showing the destruction that has been caused by the earthquakes there. On behalf of the Victorian Legislative Council, I wish to offer our condolences to the people of Türkiye and Syria for the immense losses they have suffered and the devastation they have endured. I also offer our sympathies to the Turkish and Syrian communities here in Victoria, who have watched with sorrow and anguish the terrible situation faced by their families and friends. It is a time when we must come together to mourn those who have been lost and to support those who are in need.
As a mark of respect I ask members to rise in their places for a minute’s silence.
Members stood in their places.
The PRESIDENT: Thank you, members. Can I also mention that there will be a condolence book to sign in the vestibule. It will be there soon.