Page 512 - Week 02 - Wednesday, 8 March 2006
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that they are in; that, as a multicultural woman, women have to work twice as hard as men—all women know that—and that multicultural women have to work even harder.
I also mention that Diana Abdul-Rahman spoke this afternoon on expressing your voice in the community. Lulu Respall-Turner spoke on the importance of women’s representation in decision making in the ACT multicultural community. Rebecca Vassarotti spoke on dealing with conflict issues arising from committees. I acknowledge the Multicultural Women’s Advocacy group and congratulate them on having organised this event.
Finally this evening, in a little bit of indulgence on my part, I mention that last Friday was a historic moment for me and, more importantly, for my husband, Brendan. After eight years of work, he has submitted his PhD thesis. He is now officially not in study and not employed and still without a drivers licence.
Mr Quinlan: Can he cook?
MS MacDONALD: A bit. He can sort of cook. He is not bad at cooking, but not as good as I am, of course. It is great that he has got to the end of that and is still relatively sane. Some might dispute that. I am very pleased for him and am looking forward to a new chapter in our lives.
Question resolved in the affirmative.
The Assembly adjourned at 6.29 pm.
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