Jason Falinski (Mackellar, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

You may not know John Lang, but every member of this House and every member of the other place knows a John Lang. John Lang is a stalwart of my Northern Beaches community. John's service to our community and nation is immense. To name but a few examples, John served as a pilot in the Second World War, is active in the Rotary Club of Brookvale today, was a district governor of Rotary, is vice-president of the Dee Why RSL sub-branch, served as the chair of SCEGGS Redlands and is a member of the Liberal Party—and has been for over 40 years, having served as president of state and federal conferences.

John was awarded his Order of Australia medal in 1999 for services to the community through charitable and service organisations. John is active and innovative and when asked to serve cannot say no. Despite his years, John shows no sign of slowing down. Not everyone knows John Harold Albert Lang OAM, but we all know a John Lang—a person who puts the service of others first, a person who is about their community and makes a difference to the world of those around them. Australia needs more John Langs, not fewer. I was sad to hear that recently John injured himself in a fall after a Brookvale Rotary meeting and is recovering. John, I wish you a hasty recovery and look forward to seeing you soon.

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