Chris Hayes (Fowler, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I acknowledge the tragic death of Lina Cabaero, who sadly lost her fight with cancer over the weekend. To know her was to love her. Lina was an incredible person, someone who was motivated to better the lives of people, someone who always fought tirelessly for the marginalised. Lina's work with Asian Women at Work was integral to my community. For over the past 20 years Lina dedicated her time to supporting the needs of migrant women, helping them to settle here, connecting them with supportive organisations and educating them on workplace rights. Beyond this, Lina was incredibly active in our community. She was a fierce advocate for the respect of human rights, in particular drawing attention to the human rights violations in the Philippines.

Lina's fighting spirit was with her to the end. She was the kind of person who, even through her chemotherapy treatments, continued to support women locally to navigate the challenges of the current lockdown in Sydney, and she did this from her hospital bed. She was without doubt the very best of what makes us an incredible community. Her life has made a difference for the better. My deepest sympathies go to her husband, Jega, her children, Miko and Natasha, and all those who loved her.