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Holy Spirit Church of the Syriac Catholic Community

Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (10:02): Thank you, Monsignor Fadhel Yaqeen Yakob Alqass Ashaq, for welcoming me and the member for Broadmeadows back to the beautiful new Holy Spirit Church in Campbellfield this week. So much progress has been made building this stunning home for the Syriac…

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Better Public Transport

Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (14:47): My constituency question is for the Minister for Public and Active Transport. Thanks to a $13.1 million investment by the Allan Labor government I am delighted that the Greenvale community will benefit from a huge upgrade to bus services, particularly bus route 543.

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Saint Charbel Village

Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (10:32): Thank you to Father Charles Hitti, the fathers of the Maronite Order and the community at Saint Charbel Village in Greenvale. This is such a beautiful and peaceful part of my community, where the recently built church…

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Roxburgh Park United Soccer Club

Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (10:32): Run by passionate and dedicated volunteers like Ayad and Dunia Botres, Roxburgh Park United Soccer Club is an outstanding grassroots community club providing fantastic coaching and fulfilling opportunities to hundreds of young people…

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Meadow Heights Primary School

Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (10:31): Thank you to the team at Meadow Heights Primary School, led by principal Margaret Leach, who provide extraordinary support every child and family. Thank you too to Salwa and the incredible Meadow Heights Primary School Community Hub, which plays such a positive…

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Greenvale Electorate Faith Communities

Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (19:07): The adjournment matter I wish to raise this evening is for the Minister for Multicultural Affairs. The action I seek is for the minister to meet with me to discuss the joint public statement that has been issued by a broad range of Assyrian, Chaldean and Syriac community organisations…

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Assyrian, Chaldean and Syriac Communities

Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (13:19): In the past month we celebrated the concurrence of Easter with the Chaldean Akitu and Assyrian Babylonian New Year, immensely significant events with ancient roots that emphasise the extraordinarily rich cultural heritage of the Assyrian, Chaldean and Syriac communities…

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ANZAC Day

Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (13:20): Millions of Australians attended services across the country on Anzac Day to offer respect and thanks for the sacrifices of so many in the service of our nation and to preserve the freedoms and liberties we cherish. In my patch I thank the…

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Ramadan

Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (16:34): Ramadan Mubarak! Muslims across Greenvale and around the world are observing the holy month of Ramadan. This sacred month represents a journey of spiritual reflection, self-discipline and compassion. I am deeply grateful to represent a community…

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Bakhdida Fire

Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (16:35): Next week marks six months since a devastating fire killed so many innocent victims at a wedding celebration in the Iraqi town of Bakhdida. Many of those killed and injured had loved ones living in Greenvale, and the grief associated with this tragedy has been felt acutely here in Victoria. I was grateful to join leaders from the Syriac community…

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Westmeadows War Memorial

Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (19:12): (566) My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Veterans. The action that I seek is for the minister to join me at the Westmeadows war memorial to see firsthand the important role this beautiful monument plays in my community…

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Best Start, Best Life (Kindergarten Reforms)

Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (14:52): My constituency question is for the Minister for Children. The Allan Labor government’s Best Start, Best Life reforms represent a landmark $14 billion investment in Victoria’s children and their future. This $14 billion investment is delivering nation-leading reforms…

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The Timor Cup 2023-24

Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (13:05): I rise today to celebrate the Timor cup, an incredible display of outstanding football, friendship, unity and Timorese…

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New School Bus Routes

Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (13:04): I recently joined the Minister for Public and Active Transport and the foundation principal of the fantastic Greenvale Secondary College, Mr. Mark Natoli, to announce two brand new school bus…

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Inaugural Greenvale Young Leaders Awards

Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (14:54): The inaugural Greenvale Young Leaders Awards recognise young people in my community who have demonstrated exceptional public service and a deep commitment to …

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Arterial Road Maintenance and Illegal Dumping

Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (14:43): (431) My question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. Could the minister please inform me and my constituents in Greenvale how the Victorian government is investing in arterial road maintenance across my electorate and working to tackle the scourge of illegal dumping of rubbish on roadside verges?

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Republic of Türkiye Centenary

Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (19:03): (402) My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, and the action I seek is for the minister to inform me how the Victorian government’s $200,000 investment will assist our state’s Turkish community to celebrate the centenary of the Republic of Türkiye this week

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Bakhdida Tragedy

Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (19:06): (374) My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Multicultural Affairs. It relates to the recent tragedy at a wedding in the city of Bakhdida…

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