A Community Recognition Statement is an opportunity for an MP to give a short speech praising the work of an individual or group in the local community. If you have any ideas about people I can recognise with a Community Recognition Statement, please email and let me know!

CHARLESTOWN ELECTORATE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY HONOURS

Ms JODIE HARRISON(Charlestown) (20:08:00):I acknowledge the recipients of Queen's Birthday Honours in the Charlestown electorate. MrJohn Deacon of Kahibah, a former teacher, director, producer and puppet maker, who has dedicated so much time and effort to Starstruck since cofounding the local schools performance showcase in 1983, received the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the performing arts and education. MrsFlorence Monaghan of Adamstown Heights received her OAM for service to netball, having been vice president of Newcastle Netball Association since 2000, a member of the umpires committee since 1980 and she has been involved in the People with Disabilities program since 1986. Those recipients showcase the Charlestown electorate's community spirit and Icongratulate them on their welldeserved recognition.