Community Leaders Visited NSW Parliament House and Attended Special Ministerial Dinner

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — Community and business leaders from diverse backgrounds participated in a special vocational tour and networking event at the New South Wales (NSW) Parliament House on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. The event was jointly organised by the Rotary Club of Ingleburn and the Ingleburn Business Chamber.

The visit provided participants with a valuable opportunity to learn about Australia’s parliamentary system, legislative processes and the workings of government. Following the tour, guests attended a special dinner in the prestigious Speaker’s Dining Room at Parliament House.

The event was hosted by Anoulack Chanthivong MP, Member for Macquarie Fields and NSW Government Minister, who warmly welcomed the invited guests. During the approximately four-hour visit, Minister Chanthivong personally guided participants through the parliamentary chambers, various rooms and other areas of Parliament House. He also arranged for the guests to observe a parliamentary sitting in person and listen directly to proceedings, offering them a valuable insight into the state’s parliamentary processes.

Minister Chanthivong holds ministerial responsibilities for 

1.Industry and Trade; 

2. Better Regulation and Fair Trading; 

3. Innovation, Science and Technology; 4.Building; and 

5.Corrections.

The event was organised under the leadership of Drew Percival, President of the Ingleburn Business Chamber. Community representatives, businesspeople, political figures and invited guests from different cultural backgrounds, including members of the Bangladeshi community, attended the occasion.

Among those present was Hajii Mohammad Daloar Hossain Sarker, Founder Chairman of The Unique Citizen, Founding President of the Gazipur Association of Australia, and CEO and Principal of an international student recruitment agency. Other attendees included Md Shafiqul Alam, Kaiser Ahmed, several Members of Parliament and other distinguished guests.

The gathering provided an excellent platform for building relationships, exchanging experiences and strengthening connections between government representatives, business organisations and multicultural communities.

Participants also appreciated the professionalism, hospitality and assistance provided by parliamentary staff, security personnel and police throughout the visit. Their courteous conduct and support contributed significantly to the smooth running of the programme and the positive experience of the guests.

Overall, the parliamentary tour and special dinner proved to be a meaningful and memorable occasion, offering valuable insights into the democratic process while fostering community engagement, professional networking and stronger relationships across Sydney’s diverse communities. The experience is expected to remain a lasting memory for those who attended.