Jason Falinski (Mackellar, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Today I rise to pay tribute to Larry Adler and his remarkable successes in the business world. Larry is the owner and founder of Larry Adler Ski and Outdoor. Moving to Australia from South Africa, Larry opened a pharmacy while teaching people how to ski. In 1976, he decided to begin stocking hats, skis, boots and poles in his pharmacy to keep up with demand in what was a relatively untapped market. Since then, the business has grown to include six stores spread across the northern beaches, the Sydney CBD, Jindabyne and even the island of Hokkaido in Japan. This is in addition to a large online presence.

Today Larry Adler Ski and Outdoor is one of Australia's best known and most respected shops for outdoor enthusiasts. Larry has built his business on a number of core values, including trust, credibility and professionalism. He has long been recognised as Australia's leading authority on ski equipment and boot fitting. This has been reflected in his past appointment as the Australian national ski team's official boot fitter and as the ski and snowboard retailer of the year. I'm proud to acknowledge the impact that Larry's business has had on the northern beaches as well as the skiing and outdoor communities in Australia and abroad.