Julia Banks (Chisholm, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Every day in Chisholm the colour, vibrancy and warmth of the Chinese culture are evidenced by the Chinese community in their family, community and business life. The number of Chinese-speaking residents is the second highest in the country, with just over half of the 27,000 residents of Chisholm with Chinese heritage being born in China. I am proud to be part of the Turnbull government, which embraces and supports multiculturalism and small business. Australia is the most successful multicultural nation on this earth because of the people like those in Chisholm of immigrant heritage who have built their lives here whilst celebrating their respective cultures in harmony and tradition. And small business is the backbone of this country. The many members and affiliates of the Asian Business Association of Whitehorse, the ABAW, are fine examples of the good, hardworking, family-oriented people in Chisholm, and I am honoured to acknowledge some of these great people from the ABAW today: Tom Zheng, President of the ABAW; Vincent Liu; William Ma; Andrew Yu; Derek Chan; Frankie To; Leslie Wong; Charlie Xu; Jason Tang; Tina Liu; David Tang; Tim Cheng; Joanna Zhou; Jack Ao; Cassie Xu; Eric Gao; and Jonathan Chen. The dedication and commitment of the people of Chisholm to the pursuit of individual enterprise, building businesses and employing many underpin job growth and a strong economy.