Andrew GEE MP INDEPENDENT FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE THE HEADLINE YOU HAVE WHEN YOU'RE NOT HAVING A HEADLINE In last week's Oberon Review, there was an article about possible electorate boundary changes resulting from the upcoming redistribution of federal seats in NSW The article carried the headline "Gee's now fine with possible boundary changes" Nice headline. The only problem is that it isn't true and does not reflect the statement on the issue I gave the journalist who wrote the story. I will get a chance to submit my opinion on the redistribution to the Australian Electoral Commission. There is a whole process put in place by the AEC that needs to be worked through and this process should be respected I have been advised by the AEC that it's anticipated that notices inviting individuals and organisations to make submissions on the t's really important to support our smaller community groups who do such wonderful work. One of those groups is the Burraga Agricultural Bureau, and it was a privilege to be at the 62nd annual Burraga Sheep Show and Country Fair on the weekend! The Burraga Sheep Show is a country institution, and the dance in the hall that follows is a much anticipated fixture on Burraga's social calendar. it was terrific to see two life the members inducted into Burraga Ag Bureau for their many decades of work. Neil Francis has been involved in organising every single Burraga Show, and Leon Booth has clocked up 50 years of assisting this wonderful community event! Well done Burraga! The 2023 Show was another outstanding success! redistribution will appear in September or October. When I make a submission I will let the community know what's in it It's pointless at this early stage to be running a public commentary on every commentator's opinion about what may or may not happen. For the record, this is the statement my office issued to the journalist A BRILLIANT BURRAGA SHEEP SHOW! Predicting electoral boundary changes is a bit like long range weather forecasting, or having a punt on who will master Mount Panorama- Wahluu this October. It's a very uncertain business with a lot still up in the air. The redistribution is a lengthy process that has only just started, so it's aquestion of working through it a step at a time. The folks that draw up the map have a lot to consider, so it's too early to speculate on what may or may not happen Andrew with Sandra Stapleton from Burraga Ag Bureau with her prize-winning pickles! VIETNAM VETERANS' DAY 2023 ast week, we commemorated the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia's involvement in Lthe Vietnam War. The Vietnam War was Australia's longest military engagement of the 20th Century, with over 60,000 Australian personnel serving over more than a decade. 3,000 were wounded, and 523 Australians were killed. If you look up the meaning of patriot, it will tell you that a patriot is a person who strongly supports their country and is prepared to defend it against its enemies or detractors. When you think about it, truest form of patriotism must then surely be a willingness to give one's own life for one's country. Whether it was regular ornasho, Army, Navy or Air Force, our Vietnam veterans personify the truest form of patriotism Australian troops in Vietnam served with distinction in the finest traditions of those who'd worn the slouch hat, navy whites or air force wings before them. Earning the respect of our allies but also our enemies. BATHURST ELECTORATE OFFICE 107 George Street PO Box 54 Bathurst NSW 2795 It still troubles me to think that the love our Vietnam veterans showed our country was not reciprocated at the time by some of our fellow Australians I am often privileged to talk with many of our Vietnam veterans and it is very clear that some of the wounds that have proven hardest to heal were those inflicted back home. We have much to be proud of in this country. I firmly believe it is the greatest country on this earth. But one of the few things I am not proud of, one of the few things that is still a source of shame to many in this country is the appalling way in which our veterans were treated when they got back to our shores. The trauma of war was in many cases made much worse for our Vietnam veterans and their families by that undeserved and shameful episode in our national history. It seems unthinkable now. But it happened. I like to think that through the years our country has matured with a quiet resolve to never let that indifference and those injustices and indignities happen to our sons and daughters in uniform again. On behalf of our communities, I offer all of our Vietnam veterans, their familles and loved ones, Your Country Your Voice We hope that you are as proud of your service as your country is now so proud of you And on this 50th anniversary of the end of our involvement in the Vietnam conflict, let us repay the debt that our country owes you by recommitting our nation to the care and welfare of our veterans and their families and to never. ever forget what our Vietnam veterans have done for us May our Vietnam vets always stand tall and proud Lest We Forget. I'M SAYING YES! Yes a heartfelt apology for that treatment and also a heartfelt thanks for all you have done for Australia It's time to recogni Aboriginal and Tone Strait Islander peop in the Constitution As we gathered for the 50th anniversary, we remembered those young Australians who gave everything to our nation, and the enduring impact their loss has had on their families and our communities. Want to add your foce to Andrew with Councillor Helen Hayden, Ross McDonald, Neil Francis, Sandra Stapleton, Alistair Gordon-Smith and Ann Milibank Vietnam Veterans Day is held on the anniversary of one of the most well-known and costly battles Australians participated in the battle of Long Tan. But there were many, many other places where Australians fought, which most have never heard of, including Coral and Balmoral Binh Bah and Long Khanh. (02) 6331 0524 @andrew.gee.mp@aph.gov.au www.andrewgeemp.com.au Authorised by Andrew Gee MP. Suite 1/179A Anson Street, Orange, NSW 2800. feature? Email andrew gee mph.gov.au On Vietnam Veterans Day 2023, we expressed our gratitude to all of the men and women who served and sacrificed so much for Australia in that conflict For regular updates and news, follow me on Facebook and Ves23 I'm Dr Elizabeth Barrett AM from Bathurst, and I'm supporting on Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Instagram @andrewgeecalare The Vietnam Veterans' Day service in Bathurst last week officiated by Oberon's Bill Wilcox Of Andrew GEE MP INDEPENDENT FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE THE HEADLINE YOU HAVE WHEN YOU'RE NOT HAVING A HEADLINE In last week's Oberon Review , there was an article about possible electorate boundary changes resulting from the upcoming redistribution of federal seats in NSW The article carried the headline " Gee's now fine with possible boundary changes " Nice headline . The only problem is that it isn't true and does not reflect the statement on the issue I gave the journalist who wrote the story . I will get a chance to submit my opinion on the redistribution to the Australian Electoral Commission . There is a whole process put in place by the AEC that needs to be worked through and this process should be respected I have been advised by the AEC that it's anticipated that notices inviting individuals and organisations to make submissions on the t's really important to support our smaller community groups who do such wonderful work . One of those groups is the Burraga Agricultural Bureau , and it was a privilege to be at the 62nd annual Burraga Sheep Show and Country Fair on the weekend ! The Burraga Sheep Show is a country institution , and the dance in the hall that follows is a much anticipated fixture on Burraga's social calendar . it was terrific to see two life the members inducted into Burraga Ag Bureau for their many decades of work . Neil Francis has been involved in organising every single Burraga Show , and Leon Booth has clocked up 50 years of assisting this wonderful community event ! Well done Burraga ! The 2023 Show was another outstanding success ! redistribution will appear in September or October . When I make a submission I will let the community know what's in it It's pointless at this early stage to be running a public commentary on every commentator's opinion about what may or may not happen . For the record , this is the statement my office issued to the journalist A BRILLIANT BURRAGA SHEEP SHOW ! Predicting electoral boundary changes is a bit like long range weather forecasting , or having a punt on who will master Mount Panorama Wahluu this October . It's a very uncertain business with a lot still up in the air . The redistribution is a lengthy process that has only just started , so it's aquestion of working through it a step at a time . The folks that draw up the map have a lot to consider , so it's too early to speculate on what may or may not happen Andrew with Sandra Stapleton from Burraga Ag Bureau with her prize - winning pickles ! VIETNAM VETERANS ' DAY 2023 ast week , we commemorated the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia's involvement in Lthe Vietnam War . The Vietnam War was Australia's longest military engagement of the 20th Century , with over 60,000 Australian personnel serving over more than a decade . 3,000 were wounded , and 523 Australians were killed . If you look up the meaning of patriot , it will tell you that a patriot is a person who strongly supports their country and is prepared to defend it against its enemies or detractors . When you think about it , truest form of patriotism must then surely be a willingness to give one's own life for one's country . Whether it was regular ornasho , Army , Navy or Air Force , our Vietnam veterans personify the truest form of patriotism Australian troops in Vietnam served with distinction in the finest traditions of those who'd worn the slouch hat , navy whites or air force wings before them . Earning the respect of our allies but also our enemies . BATHURST ELECTORATE OFFICE 107 George Street PO Box 54 Bathurst NSW 2795 It still troubles me to think that the love our Vietnam veterans showed our country was not reciprocated at the time by some of our fellow Australians I am often privileged to talk with many of our Vietnam veterans and it is very clear that some of the wounds that have proven hardest to heal were those inflicted back home . We have much to be proud of in this country . I firmly believe it is the greatest country on this earth . But one of the few things I am not proud of , one of the few things that is still a source of shame to many in this country is the appalling way in which our veterans were treated when they got back to our shores . The trauma of war was in many cases made much worse for our Vietnam veterans and their families by that undeserved and shameful episode in our national history . It seems unthinkable now . But it happened . I like to think that through the years our country has matured with a quiet resolve to never let that indifference and those injustices and indignities happen to our sons and daughters in uniform again . On behalf of our communities , I offer all of our Vietnam veterans , their familles and loved ones , Your Country Your Voice We hope that you are as proud of your service as your country is now so proud of you And on this 50th anniversary of the end of our involvement in the Vietnam conflict , let us repay the debt that our country owes you by recommitting our nation to the care and welfare of our veterans and their families and to never . ever forget what our Vietnam veterans have done for us May our Vietnam vets always stand tall and proud Lest We Forget . I'M SAYING YES ! Yes a heartfelt apology for that treatment and also a heartfelt thanks for all you have done for Australia It's time to recogni Aboriginal and Tone Strait Islander peop in the Constitution As we gathered for the 50th anniversary , we remembered those young Australians who gave everything to our nation , and the enduring impact their loss has had on their families and our communities . Want to add your foce to Andrew with Councillor Helen Hayden , Ross McDonald , Neil Francis , Sandra Stapleton , Alistair Gordon - Smith and Ann Milibank Vietnam Veterans Day is held on the anniversary of one of the most well - known and costly battles Australians participated in the battle of Long Tan . But there were many , many other places where Australians fought , which most have never heard of , including Coral and Balmoral Binh Bah and Long Khanh . ( 02 ) 6331 0524 @ andrew.gee.mp @ aph.gov.au www.andrewgeemp.com.au Authorised by Andrew Gee MP . Suite 1 / 179A Anson Street , Orange , NSW 2800 . feature ? Email andrew gee mph.gov.au On Vietnam Veterans Day 2023 , we expressed our gratitude to all of the men and women who served and sacrificed so much for Australia in that conflict For regular updates and news , follow me on Facebook and Ves23 I'm Dr Elizabeth Barrett AM from Bathurst , and I'm supporting on Indigenous Voice to Parliament . Instagram @andrewgeecalare The Vietnam Veterans ' Day service in Bathurst last week officiated by Oberon's Bill Wilcox Of