David Batt (Hinkler, Liberal National Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

On International Women's Day, I had the great pleasure of sponsoring and attending the Zonta Club of Bundaberg's brunch. The Young Women in Leadership Award finalists featured a group of five focused and driven young women, and I had the opportunity to announce the overall winner: Imogen Anderson. The inaugural Robyn Rehbein Yellow Rose Award recipient was Ann Vautin. Congratulations to Imogen, Ann and all the nominees, and to Zonta for supporting, empowering, uplifting and celebrating women and girls.

Customer service is always the number one priority when it comes to doing good business. I learnt that lesson from a young age when I worked in the deli at Woolies on Thursday nights and Saturday mornings. So it felt like being at home when I got to visit Woolworths Kepnock in Bundaberg to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Rebecca Erwin, the national winner of the Woolworths Fresh Leader Award. It recognises someone who brings passion for fresh in stores. Bec's extensive knowledge and passion for developing others, particularly women in leadership, empowers her team to succeed. Congratulations, Bec, on this national award.

In my quest to visit every single school in my electorate and spread the word about civics, I was pleased to present flags to the Pialba State School captains Devon and Avaley last week, along with Principal Matt Winter, who advised that the school is the oldest in Hervey Bay at 142 years old. On Friday, I also attended Childers State School for a flag presentation and Harmony Day celebrations. Our future is in great hands.