Eurovision Song Contest
Michael GALEA (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (10:17): On a lighter note, like other members in this place I am very privileged to be involved with many parliamentary friendship groups, so I was very excited to see many of the countries whose groups I am involved with perform so well at Eurovision over the weekend. Congratulations in particular to Ladaniva from Armenia, who came eighth, Slimane from France, who came fourth, and most impressively of all, Suspilne from Ukraine, who came third. Often shambolic but always entertaining, Eurovision is a celebration of multiculturalism and humanity coming together, so it is no wonder so many Australians, me included, tune in every year – and why wouldn’t you when our queen Petra Mede is hosting. Congratulations to all the contestants.