Speech by the Hon. James Merlino MLA, Acting Premier of Victoria, Israel Independence Day reception, Melbourne, 4 May 2021
I would like to begin by acknowledging the Traditional custodians of the land on which we gather and pay my respects to their Elders – past, present and emerging. I want to also take a moment to pay my respects to those lost in the tragic events at Lag Baomer last week. We stand with…