Page 2175 - Week 06 - Monday, 11 May 2009
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Liberal forebears as leaders: the late Trevor Kaine, Kate Carnell, Gary Humphries, Brendan Smyth and Bill Stefaniak.
No parliament can work without specialised and professional support from the staff of the Assembly. The attendants we see every day, the services that are provided and the necessity of all staff in the building are important and valued contributions to the process.
I would also like to once again recognise and show my respect for the community of Canberra itself. The story of the growing up of the Assembly in some ways matches the growing story of Canberra as a city that is rightly proud of itself, that is able to stand on its own two feet, that is the equal in democracy, free speech and accountable administration of any jurisdiction in the country. It is indeed a great privilege to be a member of this place.
Mr Speaker, members, visitors: this is an important day in the history of Canberra, not just in the history of this chamber. It marks yet another step forward for us as a community, a city and a territory. As the centenary of the territory approaches, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate my fellow members, my colleagues and the city and citizenry of Canberra. Well done. It is my pleasure to support this motion and I commend it to the Assembly.
Distinguished visitors
MR SPEAKER: Before I call Ms Hunter, I would like to acknowledge the presence in the gallery of a number of visiting presiding officers. I acknowledge:
Hon Nick Griffiths MLC
President—Legislative Council
Western Australia
Hon Grant Woodhams MLA
Speaker—Legislative Assembly
Western Australia
Hon Jane Aagaard MLA
Speaker—Legislative Assembly
Northern Territory
Hon Richard Torbay MP
Speaker—Legislative Assembly
New South Wales
Hon Sue Smith MLC
President—Legislative Council
Tasmania
Hon Bob Sneath MLC
President—Legislative Council
South Australia
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