Peter Khalil (Wills, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Today I honour the life and legacy of the late Jennifer Jacomb, a relentless advocate, determined reformer and champion for the voiceless. Jennifer was a constituent of my electorate of Wills and served in the ADF. She passed away last month after fighting courageously against cancer, displaying her characteristic fight right to the end. Jennifer made it her life's mission to bring fairness and dignity to the most vulnerable individuals in her role as the Secretary of Victims of Abuse in the Australian Defence Force. Whether it was challenging institutions, calling on policy reforms or informing the wider community about the importance of an issue, Jennifer remained steadfast in her fight for change. She understood the power of listening and creating safe environments where victims-survivors could seek refuge and strength. She was their warrior, motivator, confidant and beacon of hope when hope did not seem possible. Jennifer was a proud member of the Labor Party since 1999. She contributed to our great movement for over 25 years, most recently based at the Broadmeadows branch. Before she passed away, she passionately spoke at the municipal forum held for Labor council candidates. She shared remarks about the hallmark of the party: working together as a team, not as individuals. She called for solidarity and collective action. I will miss her passion, energy, advocacy for members of the ADF, commitment to the party, wonderful insights, advice, support and, most importantly, all her friendship. I'll make sure her battle for integrity and equality lives on in her life's work and legacy. Vale. Rest in peace, comrade.

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