Gordon Reid (Robertson, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Avoca Beach Public School in my electorate of Robertson celebrated its biennial school fair on 8 September 2024. This year's theme was Australiana, with year 6 student Cater Rodgers' artwork selected to promote the event. Carter is a budding creative who took inspiration from all around Australia to create his winning design, which includes two hands in the shape of a love heart symbolising unity and representing all Australians, especially our First Nations Australians. In the centre of the love heart sits Uluru, the very heart of our nation. Carter's overarching message is one of shared community and love for this big beautiful country, Australia. Carter is rightfully proud of his design and its messages and is very excited to be representing Avoca Beach Public School through his love of art. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Carter Rodgers on his brilliant design and wish him all the very best in high school next year and beyond. Keep up your marvellous interest in the arts and keep making your community proud. I give a special commendation to Avoca Beach Public School P&C on its work putting together another tremendous fair and for cultivating an inclusive and caring community.

Can I make a quick mention that a re-elected Labor government will be wiping 20 per cent off all student debt—that is, everyone in Australia—and, on top of that, we are also reducing the amount you need to repay from your student debt each year. That will mean more money in the pockets of more Australians.