Gavin Pearce (Braddon, Liberal Party, Shadow Assistant Minister for Health, Aged Care and Indigenous Health Services) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Today I stand to recognise a truly remarkable career. Last week I had the absolute pleasure of celebrating Lorraine Morris's remarkable 45 years of employment at Wynyard's Vincent Industries, a great organisation that provides a wonderful workplace for individuals with a disability. Lorraine hung up her hi-vis vest last Friday night and celebrated with family, friends and workmates. In a true reflection of what makes Lorraine so special, she spent the night talking about everyone else. Her focus has always been on her team, the community that she has been a crucial part of building at Vincent Industries, the care that she has given so freely and genuinely, and the lasting friendships that she has made.

Lorraine Morris is a true role model for every workplace across the country. On retirement, she had accrued 114 weeks and four days of sick leave. In 45 years, she hadn't taken a day off. Fittingly, Lorraine's legacy will continue to shine as Vincent Industries' longest serving employee. I have no doubt that this achievement will stand the test of time and deservedly so. I wish Lorraine the best.

I also want to recognise the entire crew and the staff at Vincent Industries, particularly Nellie McKenna and her team, who create a work culture which engenders respect, dignity and pride.