I've got a little favour to ask you all.

This week, when you're fitting in some last minute shopping, or stocking up for the big day - think of the person across the counter.

Think of the the checkout staff packing your bags, or the retail assistant helping pick a present.

Think about all they've dealt with this year - and everything they've done to help pull our state through it too.

Think about going from shelf stocker to essential worker literally overnight - making sure people got what they needed, every single day.

And think about where we'd be if it wasn't for them, and all the work they've done for us.

It's been said a million times - and it'll be said a million times again: but these workers are great Victorians.

They deserve our respect, and they're owed our appreciation.

So please - be kind, be patient.

And if you can - say thanks. Because it's the very least we can do.