Sam Lim (Tangney, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I was very honoured to visit Malaysia recently as part of our official parliamentary delegation with my fellow members of this House. It was an opportunity to visit the country of my birth and share in what our government is doing and how we can improve our longstanding relationship. We had a very busy schedule of meetings, and it was much more than a diplomatic exchange; rather it was a dialogue of shared experiences and aspirations. We were acknowledged and warmly welcomed by the Prime Minister of Malaysia and fellow Malaysia parliamentarians. I was fortunate to have my background be an asset to my team. It fostered a connection that went above and beyond the formality of international relations. To be able to share my journey from Muar boy to Australian parliamentarian shows how the prospects in Australia are well and truly ripe for the picking.

Our 47th Parliament has shown how the Albanese government's approach to international relations is strong and delivering great results for both nations. I am grateful that I was part of this united delegation and that our visit was fruitful, productive and, most importantly, filled with joys.

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