Alice Jordan-Baird (Gorton, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I rise to acknowledge the outstanding service of the Aintree SES unit and its dedicated volunteers. After more than two years of leading the unit through its establishment in Melbourne's outer west, Micah Spedding has officially passed the torch to Alex Setterfield, who will now serve as the new unit controller. When Micah first took on this role, the unit was little more than a patch of land. Through his tireless effort, commitment and countless volunteer hours, it has grown into a thriving and fully operational service, proudly serving the people of Aintree and surrounding communities in times of emergency. In addition to responding during times of crisis, the Aintree SES has become a visible and trusted presence at many local community events, promoting storm preparedness, raising awareness of flood risks and ensuring families know how to stay safe when severe weather strikes.

I extend my sincere thanks to Micah for his exemplary leadership and to all SES volunteers who give so generously of their time to help others. I also congratulate Alex on his appointment and wish him every success as he leads the unit into its next chapter. Alex is an outstanding member of our local community. Together with his partner, Tanya, he has been determined to see the unit thrive and recruit more volunteers. I'm proud to commend the dedicated men and women of the Victorian State Emergency Service who keep our community safe.