Ms JODIE HARRISON (Charlestown—Minister for Women, Minister for Seniors, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault)—Locals of Lake Macquarie and Newcastle know it well. Every December, as the days grow hotter and the nights grow shorter, we wait with bated breath… and then we see it, decked out in tinsel, holly and wishes of peace and joy for the season: it's the Christmas Bus! Over the past twenty-seven years, the Christmas Bus has become an iconic sight on Newcastle and Lake Macquarie roads. I know for a fact that it prompts smiles and waves everywhere it goes over the lead-up to Christmas. The Christmas Bus is the brainchild of one particular Newcastle Transport Bus Operator Trainer, Margaret Parnell. 2024 was an extra special year for the Christmas Bus, as Charlestown electorate local Marg planned to retire in the new year. She's leaving an incredible legacy, and I want to thank Marg for spreading so much cheer over the years! I hope you had a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year with your loved ones, Marg, and here's to a long and happy retirement.