Paul Scarr

LP Federal

AI Summary

• Buddha Birth Day Festival theme is harmony and peace.
• Thousands of families expected to attend the festival.
• BLIAQ Loving Care Group donated to several charities including the Brisbane Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust and the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
• Venerable Abbess Manwang and President Michelle Lo hosted the welcome ceremony.

AI Summary

• 30 April marks the anniversary of the fall of Saigon in 1975, leading to a mass exodus of Vietnamese people.
• Over a million fled, with many losing their lives seeking freedom, while Australia welcomed thousands under Malcolm Fraser's government.
• The Vietnamese Australian community has significantly contributed to Australia over the past 51 years.
• A memorial service took place at ANZAC Square to honour Australians who served in the Vietnam War.

AI Summary

• The discussion focuses on the rising cost of living impacting Australian households.
• Members express concerns over inflation and its effects on daily expenses.
• Calls for government action to address economic pressures and support vulnerable communities.

AI Summary

• Members raised concerns about rising fuel prices and supply chain issues.
• The government discussed its strategies to mitigate fuel price impacts on consumers.
• Questions addressed the effectiveness of current fuel policies and potential future measures.

This weekend is the Buddha Birth Day Festival hosted by FGS Chung Tian Temple located at 1034 Underwood Road Priestdale. The theme of this year’s festival is harmony and peace. Over the course of the weekend, there will be thousands of families in attendance. Thank you to Venerable Abbess Manwang and President Michelle Lo of Buddha’s Light International Association of Queensland for hosting the welcome ceremony this morning. As part of the ceremony, BLIAQ Loving Care Group made donations to each of: The Brisbane Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust, the City of Logan Charitable Trust, the Mater Hospital Foundation, the Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital Foundation, Rosies – Friends on the Street and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Thank you to everyone involved.

Following the commemoration this morning, a further commemoration was held in Freedom Place Inala to remember and reflect on the Fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. Notwithstanding the rain, there was strong attendance from our wonderful Vietnamese Queensland community, veterans (Australian and Republic of Vietnam) and community representatives. Thank you to President of the Vietnamese Community in Australia - Queensland Chapter, Ms Kieu Oanh Do, and all of the volunteers for hosting such a moving event.

Congratulations to the Matu Community of Queensland for the opening of the Matu Community Hub Centre this morning in Logan. This hub will be a key focal point for the provision of services to the whole community. One of the most inspiring things about the hub is the involvement of three generations in the initiative - thanks to President Lawm Cangmah and all the other leaders of the community. Special shout out to Councillor Paul Jackson of Division 5 for his outstanding work in helping to...

At a time when household budgets are already under enormous pressure due to Labor's mismanagement, this is yet another increased cost for families.

Nothing says Australia Day like a Football Game in the scorching heat! On Sunday Afternoon, I tagged along to watch The Burundi Stars at the Bethania Football Club. They took on another team from New Zealand!! Last time the Burundi Stars travelled to New Zealand and took on the Kiwis, they won the match! I am also a proud sponsor of the Burundi Stars and it was great to cheer them on today!

Every Australia Day, I am honored to be asked to participate in Citizenship Ceremonies across our region. Today, I celebrated my first citizenship ceremony with the Lions Club of Inala at The Blue Fin Fishing Club. Congratulations to the 80 conferees from more than 22 countries who become Australians at today’s event, including the biggest family (of eight!) to ever become citizens in the one ceremony in the history on the Inala Citizenship Celebrations. I look forward to seeing the positive...