Andrew Willcox (Dawson, Liberal National Party, Shadow Assistant Minister for Manufacturing and Sovereign Capability) Share this | Hansard source

I rise today to honour a remarkable milestone achieved by a remarkable lady and constituent of mine, Violet Liebrecht, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday. I had the privilege of meeting Violent and presented her with a certificate in honour of reaching a century of life filled with service, resilience and community spirit. Violet shared some incredible stories from her time serving in the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force, the WAAAF, which played a vital role in supporting the Royal Australian Air Force. Violet's service is an important reminder of the contribution that women make to our national defence.

Continuing her contribution to our country, Violet's other career was a dairy farmer, undertaking hard work and long hours to feed our nation. Daughters Rhonda and Sandra, along with Christy and the wonderful team at Regis Aged Care in Ayr, decorated the dining hall for the heartfelt celebration that was attended by many family and friends. Of course, I couldn't resist asking Violet for her secret to long life. Her answer, with a cheeky smile, was 'milk and biscuits'—wise words. It was a joy to be part of these celebrations and to personally congratulate Violet on this incredible milestone. I thank her for her service and contribution to our community. Happy birthday, Violet.

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