Hervey, Ms R.

The Hon. A. MICHAELS (Enfield—Minister for Small and Family Business, Minister for Consumer and Business Affairs, Minister for Arts) (15:08): I rise today with great sadness to honour the passing of one of the shining lights of the Australian arts community, Roz Hervey. Roz has made an indelible mark on the South Australian arts sector, particularly through her extraordinary contribution to Restless Dance Theatre. I want to acknowledge Julie Moralee and Michelle Ryan, who are in the gallery this afternoon.

In her career, Roz seamlessly swapped between roles as a dancer, producer, director, dramaturge and teacher. She enjoyed a remarkable career as a dancer, performing for numerous dance, dance theatre and theatre companies, including One Extra Company, Sydney Front, Dancenorth Australia, Theatre of Image, Sue Healey, Meryl Tankard, DV8 and Force Majeure. Her work in these companies allowed her to tour extensively through Australia, Europe and South-East Asia, bringing her artistry to an international audience. As a choreographer Roz lent her creative vision to renowned theatre companies like Brink Productions, Slingsby, and Patch Theatre, helping to shape the landscape of Australian performing arts.

From 2001 to 2012 Roz was associate artist with Sydney's dance theatre company Force Majeure, working closely with Kate Champion and, of course, her beloved partner Geoff Cobham. Her performance in Same, Same but Different with Force Majeure earned her a 2002 Ausdance Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Dancer—a testament to her skill and presence on stage.

In addition to performing, Roz has been pivotal in directing and co-directing acclaimed works. She co-directed the award-winning Me and My Shadow and Zooom for Patch Theatre and served as associate director on Force Majeure's Never Did Me Any Harm with Sydney Theatre Company.

From 2000 to 2016 Roz also took on leadership roles as coordinator and director/producer for numerous festivals and events, including Adelaide Festival and DreamBIG Festival and she directed the Adelaide Fringe parade from 2013 to 2016.

Roz's contribution and impact on Restless Dance Theatre is particularly noteworthy. As the creative producer for over nine years she displayed a crucial role in shaping the company's artistic vision, supporting emerging artists and amplifying the voices of artists with disability. Her dedication to Restless Dance Theatre will continue to be felt by generations of up-and-coming performers in the organisation and in the wider arts community.

In her own words Roz said, 'I'm a huge believer in the power of the arts to change perspectives. I have always used my art to challenge and ignite audience discussion. I have now seen how the arts has changed people.' I wholeheartedly agree with that sentiment. I want to send my condolences to all of the organisations that Roz worked closely with, but particularly I want to send my condolences to her partner, Geoff, and to her children Tilda and Huey. Vale Roz Hervey.

It is also with some great sadness that I want to say a few words about my friend and Enfield Labor sub-branch member, Arie Reiman. Arie passed away peacefully on 25 October at the age of 83. He migrated to Australia from the Netherlands as a skilled tradesman. He was a master craftsman and a highly skilled French polisher. Arie spent his working life making beautiful furniture for South Australian homes.

Outside of his working life, Arie was a champion ballroom dancer. He was very passionate about his skills, both as a craftsman but in particular as a dancer and demonstrated that to me at various sub-branch meetings. Arie has displayed photos, ribbons and trophies throughout his home as a tribute to his beloved ballroom dancing. I certainly will miss Arie at our sub-branch meetings and I want to send my condolences to his friends and his family. Vale Arie Reiman.