More than 500 people attended a State Memorial Service for The Honourable Jane Garrett to celebrate her life and reflect on her contribution to Victoria.
Family, friends, colleagues, and members of the public attended the service held on Friday 2 September at Brunswick Town Hall.
Ms Garrett served the Victorian community for more than 20 years, as a Member of Parliament, a councillor and a lawyer.
She entered the Victorian Parliament as the Member for Brunswick in 2010 and served for two terms.
During this time, she was the Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, Minister for Emergency Services, Parliamentary Secretary and Shadow Cabinet Secretary.
In 2018, she was elected to the Legislative Council as the Member for Eastern Victoria.
The memorial service commenced with a welcome by friend and former colleague, Victorian Legislative Council Member of Parliament Mark Gepp.
This was followed by a rendition of the Australian National Anthem, performed by Nina Ferro.
The Honourable Steve Bracks AC, former Premier of Victoria, spoke of his experience working with Ms Garrett while he was Premier and highlighted Ms Garrett’s compassion, courage, and brilliant mind.
Sharon Knight, a long-time friend of Ms Garrett’s and fellow former Member of Parliament, offered reflections of their close friendship and paid a heartfelt tribute to Ms Garrett.
Musician and childhood friend Tim Rogers then performed an original song to honour Ms Garrett.
A final tribute was shared by Ms Garrett’s friend and former colleague Luba Grigorovitch, reflecting on her passion and wisdom.
The service concluded with a photo montage of moments from Ms Garrett’s life.
