Brian Mitchell (Lyons, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I rise today to mark the passing of Scott Bowden, 62, who died on 12 September. Scott—or Scotty, as he was well known—was a longtime councillor in the Central Highlands in my electorate, very well known and highly respected. Popular and gentle, he was a longtime farmer with a multigenerational history of both council service and farming in the district. He's extremely well known. I note that Mayor Lou Triffitt told me that it's been a tough time for the community since Scotty's passing.

Scott having died in office, this gives us an opportunity to welcome returned councillor Anthony Archer, a deer farmer, who takes up the vacant seat on the Central Highlands Council. I know I speak for all on the Central Highlands Council as I mark the passing of Scott Bowden and welcome Councillor Archer. It's a bittersweet time, but life does go on.

Just before sitting down, I'd like to note on the weekend I attended the 26th Tasmanian Seafarers' Memorial service in Triabunna, on a very cold and windy morning, with the governor in attendance and, most notably, a big crowd. Police, naval cadets, ambulance and fire volunteers provided the guard of honour to mark all who've died in Tasmanian waters.