As we prepare to celebrate Christmas and the arrival of 2019, I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone in the Lowan electorate a very Merry Christmas and a happy, safe and prosperous New Year.
 
The Christmas and New Year holiday season is an opportunity to spend time with family and friends and to reflect on the important things in life. I hope everyone enjoys this time but also remains vigilant and safe on our roads, near the water, out enjoying nature and even in the backyard.
 
Please take the time to look out for others in our community, to extend the hand of friendship and to offer the spirit of Christmas to those around you, remembering that the strength and generosity of our rural communities is one of our greatest assets.
 
I encourage everyone to support our local traders as we shop for the wide array of products required for the festive season.
 
It has been a privilege to represent the people of Lowan for the past four years and I have greatly enjoyed the diversity of individuals, groups and organisations I have worked with to help make western Victoria a better place to live and work.
 
As your recently re-elected Member for Lowan I thank you for your ongoing confidence and support and look forward to the opportunities that the next four years will undoubtedly bring.
 
Again, a very Merry Christmas and a happy, safe and prosperous New Year to everyone across the Lowan electorate.
 
Emma Kealy
Member for Lowan