Page 1411 - Week 05 - Tuesday, 9 May 2017
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Jayson volunteered his time on the organising committee. He was very generous in his time and in providing the legal skills that were necessary to draw that project together. That particular project continues to grow and develop, supporting vulnerable households in west Belconnen. There are people’s homes which are now more liveable, there are relationships between neighbours that are more cordial and there are connections between landlords and tenants that are more positive as a result of the work that Jayson contributed.
I can imagine him with his wry smile reminding us that we should never underestimate the importance of getting matters of law addressed well and in a way that is practical and understandable. As an extension of that volunteer work, Jayson then offered pro bono legal support for a number of people who were dealing with difficult family matters: separations, divorce, custody and wills. When I spoke this week to one of the people that he had supported, that person simply mentioned to me, “He helped me free of charge. He was a great man.”
Continuing to draw on the perspective of others beyond this place so that their voices can be heard in this motion as well, I bring the response from the ACT Law Society:
Jayson completed his Bachelor of Laws at the ANU in 2001 and was admitted to practise in 2002, becoming a member of the Law Society in that same year. He worked primarily in property and wills and estates, first for local firm Macphillamy’s and then going on into practice in his own account in 2005 with Jayson Hinder and Associates.
He served on the society’s Property Law Committee for eight years. He also volunteered at the Legal Advice Bureau, a Law Society service which gives free legal advice to members of the public. Jayson was a valued member of the community and the legal profession and our thoughts are with him and his family and friends.
As we know, Madam Speaker, Jayson’s contributions to this city and this community extended well beyond involvements in matters of law. He spoke with me regularly and fondly of his role with Bendigo Bank, especially the ways that it gave young people opportunities to grow in their skills and in their participation in community life. He also regularly and fondly spoke with me of his work with Menslink. So, again, drawing on the words of others, I pass on this tribute from the CEO of Menslink:
Jayson was a keen supporter of Menslink for many years, both in a professional capacity representing their major supporters, the ACT Veterans’ Rugby Club and Bendigo Bank, and personally asking for donations at the Multicultural Festival or at footy games. Jayson was always one of the first volunteers to arrive and one of the last to leave, always going the extra mile to help raise money or to promote the cause. He will be sadly missed by everyone in the Menslink community and all others that he served so well.
An early and unexpected death by its very nature encourages each of us to consider the ways that we live our own lives, the contributions that we are each making. It is right, it is fitting and it is appropriate that we take time to do that as part of this condolence motion today. But primarily today I echo the words of others. I offer my
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