Tribune’s note

The Member for Casey, Mr Violi, used a parliamentary statement on 30 March 2026 to recognise volunteer firefighters across his electorate for their work during the summer bushfire season, acknowledging crews who assisted at fires in Longwood, Walwa, Harcourt and surrounding areas. The statement carried a centenary note: the Belgrave South Fire Brigade and Selby Fire Brigade both marked 100 years of service over the weekend, each brigade founded in the aftermath of the devastating bushfires of 1926.

Mr Violi attended the Selby Fire Brigade's centenary celebration and acknowledged a century of volunteer effort protecting the Dandenong Ranges, Yarra Valley and wider Victoria [TA-260330-house-326949c748de:s114]. He also commended the Gruyere Fire Brigade for holding their annual beef-on-a-spit fundraiser despite cold weather, describing the event as central to community cohesion and ongoing brigade support.

The statement contained no policy attack or legislative positioning; it was a recognition contribution focused entirely on volunteer emergency services and community events within the electorate.

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HansardCONSTITUENCY STATEMENTSAaron VioliMonday 30 March 2026