The following was provided by the Member for Lara, John Eren …
It’s so hard to believe that 2022 is already upon us. I hope that everyone had a safe, happy and healthy holiday season and that 2022 is your best year yet.
For almost 20 years I have represented the great people of Geelong both as the Member for Geelong Province and then as the Member for Lara.
It has been two years since I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. This diagnosis, along with challenges brought about by the COVID pandemic, has made me place a greater focus on my health and wellbeing and that of my family and friends, to value the ability to spend quality time with them.
After thinking about my future as time moves on and following discussions with my family, it was with sadness that I decided to not contest the 2022 State Election.
When we come to the end of this term of Parliament, in about November this year, I feel that will be the time for me to step away and spend my time pursuing other things.
Until the November State election next year I will continue to strongly represent the Lara electorate and I will be working hard each day to ensure we continue to achieve great things for our community.
In the meantime, my office is still here to help. Many people do not know the assistance they can receive from their local State Member of Parliament’s office.
As your state representative, I’m here to assist you with any State Government matter including education, health, public housing, main roads and public transport to name a few.
Applications for commemorative letters such as 100th birthday and 60th wedding anniversary letters from the Queen, or 90th birthday and 50th wedding anniversary letters from the Prime Minister can also be requested from my office.