Page 917 - Week 04 - Tuesday, 20 April 2021
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She demanded better at enormous personal cost, enduring the most extraordinary of personal attacks, which I spoke about in the last sitting that recently occurred. But not once did she waiver; not once did she falter. Quite genuinely, Julie-Ann is the most determined person I have ever met. Her strength and commitment gave others the confidence and valued space they needed to speak up because they were finally being heard. Most importantly, she gave a voice to those who are no longer with us. Her motivation was simple—to honour her son, David Stafford Finney, and to ensure that no other mother goes through the pain that she has.
And while the royal commission is now happening and that first campaign has closed and this first chapter has ended, as Julie-Ann describes it, this is day one of a victory and it is day one of the next fight. I want to honour Julie-Ann and all she has done and will do for future people, future veterans and the veterans right now who are suffering. I thank Julie-Ann for her courage and her dedication. I do not think we will ever quite understand just how much this is going to change lives and how much it will save lives.
Question resolved in the affirmative.
The Assembly adjourned at 6.46 pm.
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