Libby Coker (Corangamite, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Tomorrow is Remembrance Day, a significant day in our nation's annual calendar. We reflect on the world wars and on subsequent wars, battles and peacekeeping duties that have seen Australian men and women leave the safety of our shores to serve for us. We remember all those who have paid the ultimate price, those who have suffered and been injured and the families, friends and communities who have experienced loss. We take time to remember those who are serving today. Without their service and sacrifice, the freedom and peace Australians often take for granted might not exist.

I will be paying my respects and laying a wreath at the commemorative ceremony at the Ocean Grove Park cenotaph in my electorate of Corangamite. Others will lay wreaths on my behalf at ceremonies across my electorate.

We acknowledge that it's not easy for many who've returned from war, nor for their families. That's why our government is investing in additional veterans and families hubs across the country, more than doubling the existing network. These hubs will be in electorates like mine, and I'm very proud to have fought for an integrated support systems for veterans and families.

The Albanese government honours and respects our veterans past and present. Lest we forget.

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