Tim Wilson (Goldstein, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Small Business) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

We back Australians who back themselves, so it's wonderful to see in the Goldstein electorate a number of people who have been honoured in Australia's top 250 young entrepreneurs list. Each has demonstrated initiative, leadership, commitment to building businesses that contribute positively to our community and our economy, particularly those who start fresh, young and get on with it and create jobs and economic opportunities for themselves and for others.

Laura Henshaw is the co-founder and CEO of Keep It Cleaner. She is helping reshape how young Australians think about wellbeing and promoting balance, confidence and healthy habits through a supportive and inclusive community. David Kaplan is the co-founder of Willed, which is modernising end-of-life planning and helping families navigate important decisions with greater clarity and dignity. Mark Finn is the co-founder of ROLLER, a Melbourne-based software business supporting venues and attractions across Australia and internationally, improving customer experiences and enabling local businesses to grow. And Jack White is the co-founder of Cuttable, an emerging creative technology company helping Australian ecommerce brands reach new audiences with smarter, more efficient digital advertising tools. I suspect, Deputy Speaker Mascarenhas, you will want to use that one. These leaders reflect the strength of Victorian innovation: practical, values led and focused on real outcomes for real Australians. I congratulate them on their achievements, their entrepreneurship and the great work that they have done.

I want to congratulate Sandringham Primary School on its recent fate. There is no better way to spend a Saturday morning than helping those at the Sandringham Primary School fete set up. Of special note this year was they celebrated their 170th year. In February 2020, a devastating fire ripped through the school and it had to be rebuilt after nearly 60 per cent of it was destroyed. The Sandringham community came together to its aid, and I still remember carrying bits of furniture across the Sandringham Primary site on the day it happened to help set up for the new school year. For two years, they were displaced, so, of course, the welcome fete a few weeks ago was an exciting moment to be part of the continuing life of the school.

And now, five years on, the Sandringham Primary School has shone its brightest, celebrating its 170th year with a fate and its rebuilt rounds. The fete was not just a fundraiser but a testament to the school's enduring strength and community bond. With carnival rides, food, games and activities galore, every dollar raised helps to support staff and students at the school to continue its important work.

Congratulations to the huge group of parent volunteers who helped organise the day, principal Louise Neave for the wonderful job she does steering the school, assistant principal Jennifer Parsons, the alumni staff and students on a fantastic day. The weather was glorious, much fun was had by all but, more importantly, it brought the community together, connected them directly and made them a continuing part of school relationship. To them, we say: congratulations to you Sandringham Primary School.