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

In my electorate of Robertson, we have a range of tremendous local small businesses that provide fresh produce. One of these is George's Fruit Barn. George's Fruit Barn services our community with delicious fruits and vegetables, conveniently located on the Scenic Highway in Terrigal.

The much-loved fruit and vegetable shop was established by the late Anthony George close to 50 years ago when he opened his roadside fruit and vegetable business. Over many decades and while raising five children in the area, Anthony and his wife, Marie, grew their business into what is today an icon of the Central Coast. George's Fruit Barn is the go-to location for all of your fruit and vegetable needs plus Asian and multicultural foods. Its motto is: if you can't find it anywhere, go to George's. The fact that George's Fruit Barn has been operating on the Central Coast for five decades goes to show that this motto is very much true.

Marie George continues the family business and has been recognised many times for her contributions to the community and businesses in the region, recently being nominated for Terrigal Woman of the Year in 2022. I would like to take this opportunity to recognise George's Fruit Barn for its longevity and outstanding customer service. Small businesses are the backbone of our communities. When we support small businesses, our nation thrives.

I'd like to make a final comment about Labor's plan to cut student debt. It's going to make a big, big dent in our national debt, but it will also make sure that students are receiving the cost-of-living support that they deserve because education is so important in Australia. (Time expired)