NATIONAL POLICE REMEMBRANCE DAY

Ms JENNY AITCHISON (Maitland—Minister for Regional Transport and Roads)—On September 29th Australia remembered those who have lost their lives in the line of duty, as well as members of the nation's police forces who have died in other circumstances. I wish to acknowledge and pay my respects to the officers who have so tragically lost their lives defending the safety of communities throughout New South Wales and Australia. I thank them for serving our communities with dedication and selflessness, and for their protection, guidance and friendship. Beyond this, I wish to acknowledge the families of these individuals and express how I stand with those who carry the grief that comes with losing someone close to them. The New South Wales police force are a family. I pay my respects to the 14 serving members of the New South Wales Police Force who have passed away in the previous 12 months and remember the 275 names already inscribed on the Wall of Remembrance. To honour these people, Morpeth bridge, a bridge in my electorate, was lit up in white and blue to remember those who never came home. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.