Statement: Lily Hooper

Wednesday 19 August 2026

A search is ongoing for Lily Hooper, an 18 year old woman who was last seen heading out for a bushwalk in Nattai National Park, in my electorate of Whitlam.

Our thoughts are with Lily, her family and everyone who knows and loves her.

Lily’s disappearance has been a source of worry and concern for many people in the community, and at this incredibly difficult time, our thoughts are with her family and loved ones, who are facing unimaginable worry and uncertainty.

On behalf of the community, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to everyone involved in the multi-agency response to Lily’s disappearance.

To the police officers, SES and RFS volunteers, specialist search teams, helicopter crews, and everyone working tirelessly across the challenging terrain of Nattai National Park to search for Lily, we say thank you.

Your dedication, courage, and determination in searching through challenging conditions demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to bringing Lily home.

We recognise the long hours, difficult conditions, and emotional strain on everyone involved, and we are incredibly grateful for everything you are doing.

Speaker, Lily’s family and loved ones are at the forefront of our thoughts.

To Lily’s family: please know that so many people in the community are thinking of you and hoping for Lily’s safe return.

We stand with you, and you are in our thoughts, at this incredibly difficult time.

Thank you, Speaker.

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