Lebanese Muslim Association 60th Anniversary

Hansard ID: HANSARD-1323879322-131409

Hansard session: Fifty-Eighth Parliament, First Session (58-1)

Lebanese Muslim Association 60th Anniversary

Mr MARK COURE (Oatley)

—I would like to congratulate the Lebanese Muslim Association for hosting a successful 60th Anniversary celebration recently. As former Minister for Multiculturalism, I developed a very strong relationship with the LMA over the years. I am privileged enough to be able to continue my working relationship with them today as Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism. They oversee several Mosques in Sydney, including the Lakemba Mosque, with a growing congregation of thousands of people each week. It was great to visit the Lakemba Mosque with my Parliamentary Colleagues, the leader of the opposition, Mark Speakman, as well as the member for Holsworthy, Tina Ayyad. We enjoyed incredible food, learning more about the local Muslim community in Lakemba and throughout New South Wales. I'm looking forward to continuing to work alongside the LMA in the future. I understand they have several exciting projects on the way, including upgrades to Lakemba Mosque. I'd like to thank the President Hafez Alameddine, Secretary Gamel Kheir and Treasurer Abdul Rahman Shamsi, for the amazing work they continue to do for Lebanese Muslims in New South Wales. I wish them all the best over the next few years.