The Hon.
Victor Dominello, MP
Minister for Citizenship and Communities, and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs.
Minister for Citizenship and Communities
新春佳節
公民與社區管理事務廳長致詞
我十分高興地向新南威爾士州的全體澳大利亞華人社區成員致以新春佳節的祝願，祝各位春節愉快，合家平安，恭喜發財。
2012年恰逢龍年 – 龍是中國農曆十二生肖中最威武雄壯的形象之一。在此之際，我們很多人將回顧過去的一年，並思考2012年將帶來的新挑戰與新機會。
在新南威爾士州，我們十分有幸信奉我們各自的宗教與信仰，並慶祝多種不同的文化與宗教節日。多姿多彩的春節慶祝活動將在新州各地舉行，而來自社會各階層的人們將有機會分享和更多地了解中華民俗與傳統。
我期待著在今後的幾週内有機會和大家一起共同歡慶春節，盡享新春佳節必不可少的聚會、娛樂、美食與音樂。
春節是全家老少、親朋好友、街坊鄰居共聚一堂的好機會。讓我們一起更新社區聯繫，共同規劃未來。
重要的是每一年過後，我們都不斷加強和增進與澳大利亞華人社區的友誼，並進一步意識到你們對本州的社會與經濟活力所做出的關鍵性貢獻。
春節快樂
CHINESE NEW YEAR
Message from the Minister for Citizenship and Communities
I am delighted to wish all members of the Australian Chinese community in New South Wales a happy, peaceful and prosperous Chinese New Year.
In 2012 we celebrate the Year of the Dragon – one of the mightiest and significant signs of the Chinese Zodiac. For many of us this brings the opportunity to reflect on the year that has past and to consider the new challenges and opportunities that 2012 will bring.
We are very fortunate in NSW to have the opportunity to participate in our respective faiths and celebrate our different cultural and religious holidays. The spectacular Chinese New Year celebrations that occur all across the State provide the opportunity for people from all walks of life to share in and learn more about Chinese customs and traditions.
I certainly look forward to the opportunity to join many of you over the weeks ahead and to enjoying the wonderful company, entertainment, food and music that Chinese New Year celebrations always entail.
The Chinese New Year is also a time to share with our families, friends and neighbours. Together we can renew our community connections and make plans for the future.
Importantly, as each year passes, we strengthen and grow our friendship with the Australian Chinese community and we are further reminded of the pivotal contribution you make to the social and economic dynamism of our State.
Happy Chinese New Year!
新年快樂