Community Recognition Statement

Mr ANOULACK CHANTHIVONG (Macquarie Fields) (13:31): It is with great pride that I recognise the Anzac Day commemoration services held within my local community on 25 April. Every year Ingleburn RSL Sub-Branch organises a dawn service that begins with families and veterans congregating at Wood Park and then marching to the Ingleburn RSL memorial garden complex. This year, like every other year, I was delighted to see thousands of people commit to the early morning rise and participate in the ceremony. With crowds overflowing onto the street, the event is a reminder that the Anzac spirit continues to grow in south‑west Sydney.

With people of all ages attending, it was heartwarming to see the intergenerational unity paying respect to current and former members of the Armed Forces. It was a moving service for such an important occasion in our nation's identity. It is wonderful to see that it continues to grow and that the Anzac spirit is alive and well. The Ingleburn RSL Sub-Branch auxiliary, led by President Ray James, is to be commended for all its efforts on Anzac Day and every other memorial service throughout the year.