@VictorianCHO You led us to this place. Your calm, unwavering belief in us and our ability to achieve the impossible. You knew us better than we knew ourselves. Today, over 10,000 Victorians wish to thank you. Maybe one day you will have time to read the heartfelt messages from many thousands of ordinary people whose lives you've saved or touched in some way. You've paid a high price for this 'privilege' - we've watched as you made those sacrifices.

History will remember you as a brave man who rescued a nation from sure catastrophe.