Holiday wishes
23 December 2022
It’s time again to get out my pad and pencil and write my wish list to Santa.
So, this is what I would like for Christmas this year.
- Safety. Everyone looks after their family and friends this season, at home, at work, everywhere
- Business. All businesses – especially small businesses – get back on their feet because we need them
- Jobs. Everyone who wants a job can find employment
- Technology. Flying cars become a reality, but maybe not this year...
- Youth. Every young person has access to a decent job, because we all value training and apprenticeships
- Roads. A fair road user system for everyone, whether driving an internal combustion engine car or electric vehicle
- Government. Business and employment gets a boost because the government lowers the payroll tax threshold
- Driving. Everyone inspects their tyres, restraints, lights and brakes before heading off on holidays, or has someone do it for them
- Fun. Oscar Piastri wins at his debut Aussie Formula 1 race at Albert Park in 2023. And I’m there to witness it with chamber members, as part of my THE GRILLE podcast duties at the VACC President’s Breakfast
- Dreams. Last but certainly not least – I’d like a Bugatti Chiron, please Santa. A blue one.
You may – or may not – celebrate this holiday season. Either way, try to enjoy the break and please be careful and considerate on the road.
Then you’ll really make my wishes come true.
Words: VACC CEO Geoff Gwilym. As featured in the Herald Sun on 23 December 2022.
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