Andrew Willcox (Dawson, Liberal National Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Last Friday marked the final exams for this year's year 12 students—the end of an era for the graduating class and the beginning of their new adventures. I have been pleased to be able to attend the end-of-year awards at many schools across Dawson in the last few weeks as the year comes to a close—from Holy Spirit College in Mackay to Ayr State High School, from Pioneer State High School to St Catherine's Catholic College in Proserpine, from Mackay State High School to Home Hill State High School and Proserpine State High School. And to the ones I wasn't able to get to: well done on your year of achievement.

Some of our brightest and finest students are coming out of Dawson. They are showing a great deal of promise, intuition, intelligence, innovation and leadership. These students have worked hard; they deserve a break, and they deserve to let their hair down. Schoolies from all over descend on Dawson to have a week of celebrations. Dawson is Australia's tourism mecca. With Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays, which boast 74 beautiful islands, we are the heart of the Great Barrier Reef.

I would like to wish our young students all the best in their future endeavours. Please, make good choices as you enjoy your celebrations. Look after your mates and, most importantly, stay safe. All the best, everyone. Take care.