Opening Ceremony of the 2025 Mid-Autumn Festival
What a joy to attend the Opening Ceremony of the 2025 Mid-Autumn Festival, hosted by the Australian Culture & Commerce Association (ACCA) in Sydney. This vibrant celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival brought together community leaders, families, and friends to honour tradition, unity, and cultural exchange. It was a privilege to represent the Leader of the […]
Celebrate India’s Melbourne Diwali
Today I represented the Leader of the Opposition at Celebrate India’s Melbourne Diwali at Federation Square. The Festival of Lights celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. It is also a time for families and friends to come together. It is the 20th anniversary of the Diwali Festival […]
Chin New Year 2025 Celebration
Last weekend, we celebrated the Chin New Year alongside the Chin Community in Brisbane! It was a joy to join in the vibrant cultural performances, traditional music, and warm hospitality that make this celebration so special. The Chin community continues to enrich Queensland’s multicultural story with resilience, heritage, and unity. Thanks to the organisers for […]
QLD Fujian Association Mid-Autumn Festival Dinner Gala
It was a privilege to attend the Australia QLD Fujian Association Mid-Autumn Festival Dinner Gala tonight, celebrating one of the most cherished traditions in Chinese culture — the Mid-Autumn Festival. The evening was a beautiful display of spirit, cultural pride, and festive joy. The event brought together Queenslanders from all walks of life to honour […]
Annual Deepavali (Diwali) Celebration – Hindu Council of Australia
It was a pleasure to join the Deepavali Festival of Lights — a joyful celebration of culture, tradition, and community spirit. Deepavali reminds us of the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil, and this year’s event truly captured that message. From the vibrant stage to the incredible performances and festive atmosphere, it […]
TAQ Fundraising Dinner – Tanzanian Association of Queensland (TAQ)
Honoured to attend the Tanzanian Association of Queensland (TAQ) Fundraising Dinner — a vibrant celebration of Tanzanian culture, community spirit, and shared purpose. From the powerful performances to the inspiring stories of resilience and unity, TAQ continues to be a shining example of multicultural Queensland at its best. Thank you to the organisers and volunteers […]
APNA T-10 6 Nation Harmony Cup
Fantastic to be part of a vibrant celebration of cricket and Australia! The Australian Pakistani National Association T-10 Harmony Cup brings together players from our wonderful Indian, Nepalese, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan and Pakistani diasporas – all coming together, singing our beautiful Australian anthem, and having a great day of cricket! It’s more than sport — […]
Multicultural Children’s Festival
Thank you to President Kieu Oanh Do and the Vietnamese Community in Australia – Queensland Chapter for the kind invitation for me to attend the 2025 Children’s Mid Autumn Festival. It was a joy to attend this vibrant celebration, where families from all backgrounds came together to celebrate culture, diversity, and our beautiful children. This […]
ZIM QLD Spring Festival
Congratulations to the Zimbabwe Community Council of Queensland for hosting the ZIM QLD Spring Festival 2025 at Hubner Park in Logan over the weekend. The festival was more than a celebration. it was a heartfelt gathering of families, youth, and community leaders coming together to share culture, stories, and aspirations. The energy was uplifting! Thank […]
2025 QLegal Carnival Opening Ceremony
Congratulations to Rugby League Samoa Queensland for hosting a wonderful rugby league tournament over the weekend. The carnival has grown over the last 14 years from just 40 players to nearly 700! The participants celebrate Australia and the Samoan culture through their cultural presentations. It is especially moving to see all of the young children participate. […]