Queensland Shandong Association Chinese New Year
Thank you to the Queensland Shandong Association (AQSA) and the Queensland Shandong Chamber of Commerce (QSCC) for hosting a wonderful Chinese New Year celebration this evening. Shandong Province is an economic powerhouse of China. That same entrepreneurial spirit is demonstrated every day by our Shandong Queensland community. Happy Chinese New Year!
Ukrainian Community of Queensland Candlelight Vigil
On 24 February 2022, Russia launched an illegal and immoral invasion of Ukraine. For nearly four years the Ukrainian people have fought valiantly against the Russian invaders. Early this evening, I attended a candlelight vigil hosted by the Ukrainian Community of Queensland Inc. Queensland has had a very strong Ukrainian community with an influx of […]
Vietnam Grace Church Celebratory Service
It was lovely to visit my dear friends at Vietnam Grace Church for their celebratory service for the Lunar New Year. Thank you to Pastor Hoa and the whole congregation for all the work you do in the community and overseas. In particular the work done to support workers of Vietnamese heritage in regional Queensland […]
Taiwanese Community Chinese New Year Event
Thank you to the Taiwanese Community in Queensland for hosting a wonderful Chinese New Year event. This is the Year of the Horse – in fact it is the Year of the Fire Horse which occurs every 60 years. It is a year for progress and forward movement. It is a year which will reward […]
Islamic College Unity Iftar Dinner
Thank you to the Islamic College of Brisbane for hosting the annual Unity Iftar Dinner. Since becoming a Senator, I have attended many functions at the Islamic College of Brisbane. I have been so impressed with the outstanding character of the students – it is a credit to the whole school community. This event brought […]
Buddha’s Light International Association’s Lunar New Year
My heartfelt thanks to Buddha’s Light International Association Qld for hosting a wonderful Lunar New Year function during the week. BLIA does wonderful work in the community raising thousands and thousands of dollars for worthy projects. Thank you to Abbess Venerable Mangan’s for hosting us at the Fo Guang Shan Chung Tian Temple at Priestdale. […]
St Maroun’s Maronite Church
It was an honour to attend mass at St Maroun’s Maronite Church and then celebrate the commencement of construction of a new church at Greenslopes. Queensland is blessed to have a wonderful Maronite community which is more than 4,000 strong. The new church project has been years in the making. In attendance were Maronite Bishop […]
Chinese New Year! 🧧🐉
Wishing everyone a bright and joyful Chinese New Year! 🧧🐉 May the Year of the Horse bring you good fortune, strength, and new beginnings. Whether you’re celebrating with family, friends, or your community, I hope the days ahead are filled with happiness, prosperity, and plenty of delicious food. Gong Xi Fa Cai! 恭喜发财！
Oriental Care’s Lunar New Year Celebration
It was great to be invited to Oriental Care’s Lunar New Year Celebration, a cherished annual event that brings people together to celebrate culture, tradition and connection. 2026 is the Year of the Horse, symbolising energy, strength, perseverance and progress, values that resonate strongly across our community. The celebration showcased vibrant cultural performances, music, dance […]
2026 Grand Pongal Festival
Congratulations to Queensland Tamil Mandram and the Thaai Tamil School for hosting a very successful Grand Pongal Festival at New Farm Park over the weekend. It was the 13th successful annual festival! There were wonderful music performances, cultural displays and traditional Pongal cooking. Thank you to our Queensland Tamil community for holding such a great […]