Page 1224 - Week 04 - Wednesday, 4 May 2022
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Last month we were able to come together to celebrate in a fantastic event that was held in Deakin, with many local and regional sponsors awards for our COVID and emergency services responders, a very large number of cultural performances and a fantastic and very generous selection of food. It was wonderful to see so many political representatives there on the day as well.
The event could not have been a better example of the association’s passion to promote fraternity, understanding and camaraderie within our community. Fifty years is a significant milestone by any standard, and it is no accident that it is represented by gold, given its resilience and its precious value. I think I can speak for all of us in this chamber when I say that this is certainly how the Canberra community thinks about the India-Australia Association of Canberra. I have no doubt that the association will be continuing its cultural and community work long into the future, as Canberra continues to grow and flourish with its diversity.
I also want to acknowledge the efforts and leadership, particularly in the last few years, and for how it has represented and connected the community during such a difficult time for the diaspora. Congratulations to the association and to all members, past and present, for a golden 50th anniversary.
Question resolved in the affirmative.
The Assembly adjourned at 4.53 pm.
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