Luke Howarth (Petrie, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Defence Industry) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

HOWARTH () (): I recently attended the Mueller College school fete in my electorate of Petrie. I asked locals to share with me what they love about Australia. I had comments from students such as: 'So much opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, beliefs or skills. Seriously best opportunities available.' 'It's given us the best life.' 'Its multicultural system.' Hudson, who's 12, said: 'The amazing people in our country.' Scarlett, who's nine, said, 'The freedom that we have and the soldiers that protect us.' Ruby, who's 14, said, 'Beautiful beaches.' Hadley, who's 15, said, 'The people who inspire so many of us.' Veahara said, 'Equal opportunity for all.' Beth, who's 12, said, 'So safe; people so kind.' Namsai, who's 10, said, 'It's a free country.' Isabelle, who's nine, said, 'The cities are awesome.' Aurora, who's 12, said, 'The land is so beautiful.' And, Noah, who's eight, said, 'Everything!'

Personally, I love Australia's beautiful environment, its diverse landscapes and our vibrant communities. Australians have worked and fought hard to create a society that offers excellent opportunities, rewards hard work and offers a hand up for those in need. Our diverse and rich cultural heritage, coupled with the strength of our democratic freedoms, is something that we must protect. In the mouths of our next generation: Australia is a country that we can be proud of. Whilst Labor, the Teals and the Greens will tell you everything that's wrong with our country, don't believe them. Stay the course. It's the best country in the world.