In Australia’s short settlement history few icons have been
around as long as QVM and we have much to celebrate on Australia Day.
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But if there is one aspect where QVM really excels it is in
multi-culturalism – that unique Australian attitude of accepting all races,
colours, and creeds, and giving everyone a “fair go”. And that acceptance is no
better exemplified than amongst our traders.
Traders at QVM come from a bewildering variety of countries
and backgrounds. We have freedom fighters from Afghanistan, refugees from the
old Europe, boat people from Vietnam, and the list goes on. Foes in war-torn
countries overseas become friends under our sheds and in our halls, and every
trader can rightly feel part of the QVM family. That is worth celebrating on
Australia Day.