Nickolas Varvaris (Barton, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Recently the Prime Minister came out to my electorate and attended the Being Greek Festival at Carss Park on Sunday, 25 October. As the name suggests, the festival is about celebrating all things Greek and recognising the many Greek Australians who call Sydney and Australia home. Thousands of people attended this wonderful festival, now in its fourth year, to celebrate the Greek culture. But it is not just a day for the Greek people of Sydney; it is an opportunity for everyone to be Greek for a day and to experience the beautiful Mediterranean cuisine, the elaborate traditional dance, the language which is as dynamic as it is ancient and the culture rich with life and movement. Australia's Greek migrants have been in this country since World War II and firmly established themselves into the social fabric of this nation. The Being Greek Festival recognises the many Greek Australians who have established their homes on this land celebrating their Greek heritage without detriment to our broad Australian values. Barton residents were delighted that the Prime Minister joined them, particularly when he gave a rousing speech and ended it in Greek.

Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I thank the member for Barton. In accordance with standing order 43, the time for members' statements has concluded.