FOR the Thomas family of Abbotsbury, Chris Bowen is not just a familiar face.
In fact, they share a bit of history.
Back in the days, Geoff Thomas’ two children, Nathan Thomas and Melanie Thomas-O’Keeffe, grew up with the Minister for Immigration and McMahon MP as they went to school with him at Smithfield Public School and St Johns Park High School.
Over the last few years, the Thomas trio also frequently met with Mr Bowen as part of their fight for marriage equality.