Page 692 - Week 02 - Thursday, 23 March 2023
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Question resolved in the affirmative.
Bill agreed to in principle.
Leave granted to dispense with the detail stage.
Bill agreed to.
Adjournment
Motion (by Mr Gentleman) proposed:
That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Multicultural affairs—community events
MS CHEYNE (Ginninderra—Assistant Minister for Economic Development, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Business and Better Regulation, Minister for Human Rights and Minister for Multicultural Affairs) (5.02): Ramadan Kareem. May there be peace and blessings in this holy month of Ramadan, which began yesterday evening. In Canberra, there are more than 10,000 members of the Islamic faith, who make an incredible contribution to our city. On behalf of the ACT government, I warmly extend my very best wishes to them and to the wider Muslim community across Australia during this holy month. This month is a time for fasting and contemplation, emphasising the importance of family and connection with others. Charity, generosity, empathy and self-reflection are abundant in this period. I commend the efforts of the leaders and the members of the ACT Muslim community in promoting a greater understanding and appreciation of Islam. Next week the ACT government is proud to host its annual Iftar dinner at the Theo Notaras Centre. Thank you especially to the Imams Council of the ACT for their support in hosting the event. I wish the Muslim community a Ramadan which is safe, peaceful, generous and shared with loved ones. Ramadan Mubarak.
Also, could I wish our Persian community a happy Nowruz, which occurred on Tuesday 21 March, being the first day of spring. This is an incredibly important celebration for our Persian community.
For those in Canberra who are wondering why we have so many wonderful Greek flags flying, Greek Independence Day is this Saturday, 25 March, being celebrated across the globe. If I am correct, I believe it is the 202nd anniversary of commemorating the start of the War of Greek Independence. So a very happy Greek Independence Day to our fantastic Greek community.
Question resolved in the affirmative.
The Assembly adjourned at 5.05 pm until Tuesday, 28 March 2023 at 10.00 am.
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