State Memorial Service for The Honourable Jane Garrett

A State Memorial Service for The Honourable Jane Garrett was held on Friday 2 September 2022 at Brunswick Town Hall.


A State Memorial Service for The Honourable Jane Garrett was held on Friday 2 September 2022 at Brunswick Town Hall.

Ms Garrett’s family and over 500 friends, colleagues, and members of the public attended the State Memorial Service to celebrate her life and reflect on her contribution to Victoria.

The service commenced with a welcome by friend and former colleague, Victorian Legislative Council Member of Parliament, Mr Mark Gepp. This was followed by a rendition of the Australian National Anthem, performed by Ms 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.

Ms 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 Mr Tim Rogers then performed an original song to honour Ms Garrett.

A final tribute was shared by Ms Garrett’s friend and former colleague Ms Luba Grigorovitch, reflecting on her passion and wisdom. The service concluded with a photo montage of moments from Ms Garrett’s life.

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• ### Exterior of Brunswick Town Hall, the venue for Ms Garrett’s State Memorial Service. View ‘Exterior of Brunswick Town Hall, the venue for Ms Garrett’s State Memorial Service.’ fullscreen

• ### Condolence books at the entrance of the service. View ‘Condolence books at the entrance of the service.’ fullscreen

• ### Ms Nina Ferro leading the Australian National Anthem. View ‘Ms Nina Ferro leading the Australian National Anthem.’ fullscreen

• ### The Honourable Steve Bracks AC, former Premier of Victoria paying tribute to Ms Garrett. View ‘The Honourable Steve Bracks AC, former Premier of Victoria paying tribute to Ms Garrett.’ fullscreen

• ### Ms Sharon Knight, a long-time friend and fellow former Member of Parliament sharing her reflections. View ‘Ms Sharon Knight, a long-time friend and fellow former Member of Parliament sharing her reflections.’ fullscreen

• ### Mr Tim Rogers singing a musical tribute to honour the life of Ms Garrett. View ‘Mr Tim Rogers singing a musical tribute to honour the life of Ms Garrett.’ fullscreen

• ### Ms Luba Grigorovitch reflecting on her cherished memories of Ms Garrett. View ‘Ms Luba Grigorovitch reflecting on her cherished memories of Ms Garrett.’ fullscreen

• ### Mr Mark Gepp concluding the State Memorial Service for Ms Garrett. View ‘Mr Mark Gepp concluding the State Memorial Service for Ms Garrett.’ fullscreen

Recording

The recording of the State Memorial Service can be viewed below.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/cCT_eBzNguM?autoplay=0&start=0&rel=0

State Memorial Service for The Honourable Jane Garrett MP

View transcript

Updated 26 August 2024

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