Kevin Andrews (Menzies, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I rise this afternoon to commend the Manningham Interfaith Network on the series of activities they organise each year within the municipality. Yesterday morning, a beautiful spring morning, I had the pleasure in Melbourne to attend the annual Respect soccer match which is organised by the Manningham Interfaith Network. Teams from various faith traditions were there for their version of the world game, and a very successful and enjoyable day was had by all.

I congratulate Paola Chen and all the committee members of the Manningham Interfaith Network for their organisation, not just for the Respect soccer match but also for a series of other events during the year in Manningham. We believe in Manningham. We have one of the most harmonious communities in Australia. We have people drawn from all parts of the world, with large ethnic populations from various places that have made Manningham their home, and events like this help to contribute to the ongoing harmony within the area.

I'd also like to commend the members of Victoria Police who were there yesterday from both the Doncaster and Forest Hill stations, the members of the Doncaster Rovers Football Club, and of course the Rotary club that provided catering on the day. It was a very enjoyable event for all.