Jill Hall (Shortland, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

On Saturday afternoon, I attended a luncheon to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Doyalson branch of the Federation of Justices of the Peace. We all know what a valuable role justices of the peace play in our community, and each and every day they give of their time freely to the community of which they are a part. On Saturday, it was great to be able to join with many of those who are friends of long standing—people who are involved in many aspects of the community—to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Doyalson branch.

At the Doyalson branch celebration were Lyn and Rod Axford, and the absolutely overwhelming thing about that celebration was when I learnt that Rod Axford received a certificate for appreciation for his contributions as a JP. The thing that was so overwhelming was the fact that Rod has been a JP for 40 years. I believe that is quite an achievement. I would like to say thank you very much to the Doyalson branch of the JPs and a very big thank you to Rod Axford. The community appreciates you and so do I.