Aaron Violi (Casey, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

It is with great sadness that I rise to pay tribute to Peter Manders, a stalwart of the Liberal Party, a servant of our community and, most importantly, a great friend. Peter was passionate about our community, particularly in the Wandin area. He served as President of the Wandin Rotary and later became a life member. He served at his kids' school, Wandin Yallock Primary School, on the Parents and Friends Committee, as well as serving at Mont De Lancey Homestead and the Wandin Silvan Field Days. Peter, along with his wife, Annemarie, operated a local farm and tourism business, Warratina Lavender Farm, in Wandin.

Peter was also one of the most beloved and hardworking party members in the Liberal Party. I was fortunate to serve with him in many roles on executive and party committees. Peter supported me from day one when I decided to run for Casey and made an enormous contribution over the years to keeping Casey in Liberal hands. As a new MP, I will miss his friendship, his counsel and his frank advice. On behalf of my wife, Rachel, and myself, I send our love, thoughts and prayers to Peter's loving wife, Annemarie, and his children, Chris and Tim. Rest in peace, Peter. You will be missed by us all. Vale, Peter Manders.

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