Lisa Chesters (Bendigo, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I rise to acknowledge a great Australian and a constituent of mine, Peter Russell-Clarke. Vale, Peter Russell-Clarke. A pioneer of Australian television, a chef, an artist, an author—Peter passed away on 4 July 2025. He was born in Ballarat in 1935 and began his career at the age of 14 as a junior artist for an advertising agency. He worked for popular magazines like New Idea and Woman's Day but gained national fame in the eighties when he hosted the ABC cooking show Come and Get It. I remember it as a child, as I'm sure many people in this place do. It aired from 1983 to 1992. He was known for his signature greeting of 'G'day'. He became a much-loved Australian figure for many of Australia's households. Over a six-decade career, he authored at least 35 cookbooks and worked with major food organisations. He had the honour to be often asked to be a guest chef. He cooked for prime ministers, Victorian premiers, the Duke of Edinburgh and me. I was pleased to be able to join him and his lovely wife, with my partner, at his home. He was a lovable larrikin, a gentleman and an artist. He will be remembered by all those who loved him in our community and society and by his wife, Jane, and their two children. Vale, Peter Russell-Clarke.

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