Page 29 - Week 01 - Tuesday, 9 December 2008
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the control of a federal department. But when people say this, it drives a stake through the heart of democracy, as, at first glance, it seems that democracy has failed them when, in actual fact, the Assembly has failed democracy by discharging the duties entrusted to the Assembly to unelected bodies.
I have done my best to articulate a vision that was not only my agenda for my campaign but also an agenda that is relevant to Canberra’s future.
There are many people that I would like to thank who helped me to get to this point in my life. I would like to thank the leader’s office, including Zed Seselja, Ian Hagan, Steve Doyle and Tio Faulkner. I would like to thank the following friends that supported me during the campaign: Christine Bollen, Peter Brooks, Don and Fran James, Melissa Jennings, Chris Keane, George Lemon, Sally McDonald, Brian Medway, Steph Smythe and Ron and Carol Tanner.
To the group of Liberals that worked ridiculously long hours for the best part of a month, I am very grateful. They are: Ella Bauman, Candice Burch, Lauren Callahan, Sam Jackson-Hope, Michael Keating, Jimmy Kiploks, Duncan McDonald, George Ober and Henry Pike. Thank you to my uncle, John Salisbury, who was essentially full time on my campaign.
I would also like to thank the following friends for their contribution: David, Gail and James Dumbrell, Jessica Mack, Dave Steel and Jonathan Wegner. I am grateful to my past employers and good friends Trish Grice, Athol Yates and Derek Robson. All three gave me a tremendous amount of support and latitude at work, and I am very grateful for the roles they played over the past five or so years.
I am very grateful to the following long-time friends and supporters: Jason and Kat Briant, for their friendship and commitment; Daniel and Melissa Clode, for their ongoing support and belief in me; John Cziesla, for his guidance throughout my time as a party member; Jeffrey Davidson, for his insight and perspective; Gary Kent, for his advice and dedication to the Liberal cause; Sandy Tanner, for his dedication, loyalty and trust; and Gerry Wheeler, for his confidence in me over a number of years. I am very thankful to Kath Stevenson for her patience, dedication, care and the important role she plays in my life.
Finally, I would like to thank my very supportive family, who have helped me in every aspect of my life. To my parents, Bruce and Barbara, brothers Philip and James, grandmother, Jean Salisbury, and deceased grandparents Alan Salisbury and Stephen and Thelma Coe.
There are many other people that are too many in number to thank individually here. I am blessed with a wonderful group of friends that have given me so much support over a long period of time. I look forward to serving the people of Ginninderra in this Assembly and contributing to the debate about the future of the territory.
MR SPEAKER: Before I call on Mr Doszpot, I would like to recognise the presence in the gallery of two former members of the Legislative Assembly, Mr Greg Cornwell and Mr Bill Stefaniak. On behalf of all members, can I welcome you back to the Assembly.
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