Ms SPENCE (Yuroke—Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Youth, Minister for Multicultural Affairs) (10:19): Earlier this year I rose to express my condolences on the tragic loss of Craigieburn residents Paul and Krystal Browitt as a result of the White Island or Whakaari volcano eruption in New Zealand. The Browitt family—mum and dad, Marie and Paul, and daughters, Stephanie and Krystal—were cruising on the Ovation of the Seas to celebrate Krystal’s 21st birthday. Paul, Stephanie and Krystal had taken a tour to the island when the volcano erupted on 9 December 2019. Sadly, Krystal did not survive the eruption. Paul and Stephanie were transported to Auckland and Christchurch hospitals, respectively, before being repatriated to the Alfred Hospital, where Paul sadly passed away in January. Stephanie sustained burns to more than 70 per cent of her body.

However, I am pleased to update the house that after six months in hospital, Stephanie has thankfully returned home. Stephanie is being supported by her mother, Marie, along with family and friends. In keeping with the generous spirit of our community, a GoFundMe page has been set up, raising more than $86 000 for the Browitt family. These funds have made a huge difference, assisting with the purchase of vitally important equipment. Stephanie shared much of her story on social media. Much of it has been heartbreaking and much has been inspirational, but all of it has been incredibly emotional. I wish Stephanie and Marie all the very best, and I look forward to hearing of Stephanie’s continuing success in regaining her independence.