International Men's Day

The day after International Men’s Day 2014, I rose in the Legislative Council to:

Acknowledge International Men’s Day and to thank the men of Western Australia for their contribution to this state;
Recognise that in order for our interdependent society to be a truly great one, it requires, amongst other things, male role models who are both positive and effective; and
Implore all residents of Western Australia to encourage men and boys, irrespective of opportunities, finances or personal circumstances, to make life decisions based on the principles of integrity, dignity and respect.

We need to appreciate that in order to be pro-women and pro-children, one needs to also be pro-men. We undeniably live in an interdependent society.

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