Tim Wilson (Goldstein, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

It is a wonderful opportunity to get up and follow on from the former member's remarks, particularly to encourage women's AFL and particularly to say, 'Go the mighty Dees!' It is, of course, also a great opportunity to get up and recognise one of Goldstein's most outstanding young achievers, Matty Goss.

Due to the assistance of his recently awarded Local Sporting Champions grant, Matty was able to compete in the 2017 Australian and Open Optimist Championships in Adelaide this past January. Motivation, dedication and many nights of training at Albert Park after school in the cold and dark have paid off for this grade 6 student, as his campaign was very successful. Matty walked away from the championships qualifying for the Australian International Optimist Under 12s sailing team. That is by any measure a fantastic achievement, particularly at his age.

Matty will be representing this great country in New Caledonia in October this year, along with five of Australia's best junior sailors. I am sure all members, regardless of their political affiliation, will join with me, as well as the Goldstein community, in congratulating Matty on his magnificent accomplishment and wishing him all the best in representing our great nation in October this year.

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