Page 4321 - Week 13 - Thursday, 19 November 2015
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the ACT active ageing framework, of course you have heard today the work that they have been doing. I thank Jancye Winter and Nic Manikis there.
And, of course, there is all the work in EPD—the many and varied master plans around the city, most notably the light rail network, along with the development of the statement of planning intent. Special mention there goes to Dorte Ekelund and Gary “I’ll fix that” Rake; Justin McEvoy, the usual DLO in my office; Stephanie Cairney, the acting DLO in my office; Alix Kaucz, Jim Corrigan, Tony “We’ll punch right through that” Carmichael, Suzanne Jurcevic and Alison Moore, along with the rest of the team.
In roads they have done a fantastic job with the completion of Ashley Drive stage 1 and, of course, so much work on the Majura Parkway this year. Ashley Drive stage 2 has started as well. Particular thanks go to those who did so much work so quickly on the Acton tunnel last month—a job well done. Special mention goes to our DLO Sarah Bourne; our D-G, Gary Byles; Tony “I love his accent” Gill, Ben McHugh, Paul Peters and Rifaat Shoukrallah.
Now to my staff in the office who have supported me so well and achieved some remarkable outcomes for the year—Adina “I’ll deliver that” Cirson; Neil “Never shaken or stirred” Finch; Ellie Yates, media adviser extraordinaire; Jason Clarke, who brightens the office every day; and Natasha Apostoloski with her wise counsel and cheery outlook. Also well done to some of the interns who have been helping out: Liam, Grace, Jess and Eben. Some of them already have their work in Hansard.
And a fond farewell to Mary Porter and Simon Corbell who have served Canberra so well over their time, and Labor as well, over many years. Merry Christmas.
Question resolved in the affirmative.
The Assembly adjourned at 6.39 pm until Tuesday, 9 February, 2016 at 10 am.
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