Tony Pasin (Barker, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I rise to advise the House that it is currently agricultural show and field day season in my electorate of Barker and, as such, I have enjoyed the opportunity of attending a multitude of shows in the electorate over recent weeks.

Agricultural shows and field days promote the best of what local communities have to offer and provide an invaluable chance for regional families to exchange ideas and to socialise with those who hold common interests. Coming from a farming family, I appreciate how important these events are in strengthening regional communities.

Each of these shows regularly attracts crowds in the thousands, and it gives me a terrific opportunity to relocate my electoral office for a day or two and to hear about issues affecting rural constituents.

In particular, I wish to pay tribute to the organisers of the 98th Annual Pinnaroo Show and Field Day, in particular president Mr Jeremy Schutz;    the organisers of the Keith and Tintinara District Show, in particular president Mr Glen Simpson; the organisers of the Naracoorte Show and Ute Muster, in particular, president Chris Higgs.

I also want to congratulate the Agricultural Societies Council of South Australia for continuing its Rural Ambassador program. This exceptional program is not only securing the future of agricultural shows in South Australia but also providing participants with invaluable experiences.

Well done to Cassie Ryan of Keith and Pinnaroo's Luke Nuske on their successful selection as Rural Ambassadors via that program. I am sure they will serve their communities with distinction during their respective terms, and I look forward to working with them.