The recipipent of the Order of Australia Medal, now joins the heavyweight team of Family First members, consisting of Pharmaceutical Executive Dennis Hood (parliamentary leader), and former Liberal Minister for Police Robert Brokenshire (Legislative Council).

Bob Day has also be praised for his "green" approach, planting several thousand trees for farmers and land owners across the State. he undertook a roadside planting and re-vegetation program along the North East Road not far from where he lives. local school had planted a number of trees which had all died through lack of water, so he organized water meters to be installed in the road reserves, dripper lines, buffer zones and an ongoing weed and undergrowth control program.

He says in a press release:

"When I see a problem, my natural response is to do something practical to help. Actions speak louder than words. For example, when my wife and I moved into the district in the early 1980s the village and surrounding areas were in a very bad state of repair. So I set about refurbishing the Soldiers Memorial landscaping the village green, building a gazebo and much more. As a result we now have some of the best community events you can imagine - Anzac Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Carols on the Green, Easter activities and others."

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