Angus Taylor (Hume, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Defence) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I rise to congratulate outstanding individuals from my electorate who have been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in this year's King's Birthday honours. These awards celebrate Australians who have gone above and beyond for their communities, and I'm proud to say I have many of those people in my community.

Edward Gilroy OAM from Narellan Vale was recognised for his outstanding service to the community through many years of involvement in civic and volunteer organisations, including Macarthur Lions Club, St Johns Anglican Church and the Camden Library, amongst others. A devoted father of four, grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 15, Ted continued to serve the community into his 90s. I was saddened to hear of his passing just a few weeks ago, and I extend my deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.

Evelyn McDonald OAM of Wollondilly was recognised for her decades of dedicated volunteer service. She was a founding member and inaugural treasurer of Wollondilly Riding for the Disabled. She's also volunteered for Picton meals on wheels for over 20 years, Tahmoor Primary School P&C and gave nine years as treasurer of the Wollondilly Pony Club.

Kylie Purcell from Harrington Park dedicated years to supporting families of premature and sick newborns within Miracle Babies Foundation, and June Roots OAM from Penrith has been honoured for her decades of community service across a range of local causes. Deidre Tronson from Werombi was honoured for science education and research, inspiring young people in STEM.