Andrew Broad (Mallee, National Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I would just like to associate myself with the words of the shadow Treasurer. They were very wise words.

One of the great things about the people who live in the electorate of Mallee is the creativity of our young children—our young boys and girls. Over the next few weeks there is going to be a great event that will take place. It is called the 'Sunraysia Gang Show'. It is run by the Scouts and the Guides, and it builds their capacity as they present eight performances. I will be there on Saturday 4 July and really look forward to what they are going to do.

It is so important that we celebrate the arts and it is so important that we celebrate the creative ability of the young Australians that I know every member here has across their electorates. I want to pay tribute to the organisation of Scouts and the organisation of Guides as they build strong, robust and competent young citizens. I want to pay tribute to the leaders, to the volunteers, to the parents and to the production team, and I encourage people across my electorate—and more broadly, encourage people in their own electorates—to remember the creativity of our young Australians. Get along, encourage them and support them as they present things that highlight just how fantastic our communities are.

I will be there at the Sunraysia Gang Show and, if anyone wants to come to the Mallee, it is on in July and it is certainly worth a look!