John Alexander (Bennelong, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The past few months have been chaotic and terrifying for most of us. Normal life has gone out the window, replaced by uncertainty. For the lucky, it has simply meant a change of scenery, more time working from home and more time with our children. But for many, this time has been stressful and deeply concerning as jobs have been lost and careers imperilled, and life has become more challenging. Times like these remind us that we are so fortunate to have people in our community who look out for those around them, care for our neighbours and generally make Australia a better place, and it is great that we have opportunities like the Queen's Birthday honours to recognise these achievements.

I would like to congratulate Mrs Marilyn Havini, who received the Member of the Order of Australia for her significant service to the international communities of Papua New Guinea and Bougainville; Ms Patricia Cooper, who is a recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia for her service to the community; and Mr Phuoc Thang Tran, who received the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the Indo-Chinese community of New South Wales. The Public Service Medal has been awarded to Mrs Noelani Reardon for outstanding public service to road safety in New South Wales. Finally, the Australian Police Medal has been awarded to Sergeant Ian Cameron Miller. I would like to congratulate all these recipients on these richly deserved awards and recognition.