Statement By Members – Hello Honey – Speech in the Federation Chamber 27/10/2025
Hansard 27/10/2025 Federation Chamber
Mr LLEW O’BRIEN (Wide Bay) (16:12): Nestled in the heart of Kin Kin, Hello Honey is a shining example of how passion and perseverance can create something extraordinary.
Founded in 2017 by Judy Scrase, Hello Honey began as a humble stall at the Noosa and Eumundi markets, while Judy was a stay-at-home mum raising two boys. Driven by a love for 100 per cent organic Australian honey, especially Manuka, Judy has worked with beekeepers along Australia’s east coast for nearly two decades, sourcing pure honey, pollen, beeswax and propolis from hives surrounded by native wildflowers.
Propolis, or bee glue, has powerful antibacterial and antioxidant properties and features in two Hello Honey products: soothing Propolis Honey Candy Drops and 10 gram Honey Sticks for honey on the go.
Since 2017, Hello Honey has exported these to South Korea, with its soothing candies recently showcased in the Parliament House gift shop, representing Queensland producers. Visit hellohoney.com.au to taste the difference.
Recognised with the Slow Food Noosa’s ‘Snail of Approval’ and a finalist in the 2021 Sunshine Coast Business Awards, Hello Honey is a registered trademark in Australia and South Korea and continues to thrive with recent exports to Vietnam—100 per cent Australian made, 100 per cent natural, and proudly supporting Australian beekeepers.
