Hello everyone,

Please see below an official letter addressed to the New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Affairs, The Hon. Mr. Winston Peters MP, from my local National MP The Hon. Dan Bidois MP of Northcote, Auckland, New Zealand.

The Hon. Dan Bidois MP is a People's Champion, and he is a true blue fighter who serves his community well, is hands-on, and is not afraid to get his hands dirty.

PEOPLE POWER!

12 August 2019

Hon Winston Peters
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Parliament Buildings
WELLINGTON 6160

Dear Minister

Re: QF72 PETITION URGING PILOT RECOGNITION

I have been approached by Fuzzy Maiava, a constituent of mine, who was a steward on flight QF72 on 7 October 2008. As a result of that flight, he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, and is currently on ACC.

Fuzzy has organised a petition asking for the Australian Government to recognise Capt Kevin Sullivan (Ret.), First Officer Peter Lipsett and Second Officer Ross Hales for their heroic and extraordinary courage in saving the plane and its 315 passengers and crew from almost certain disaster. To date, over 45,000 have signed this petition, which can be found at the following location:

https://www.change.org/p/qantas-forgotten-heroes-of-qantas-flight-qf72

It is astounding that these pilots have not officially been recognised for their courageous actions, and I urge you to raise this issue with the Australian Government.

I look forward to your response on this issue.

Yours sincerely

Dan Bidois

MP for Northcote

CC Fuzzy Maiava, email qantasflight72@gmail.com
Hon Todd McLay, National Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs