Parliamentary staff
Absence
The SPEAKER (12:04): Members, I just wish to make the house aware that a number of our clerks and parliamentary officials have been struck with COVID. We wish them well in their recovery. We are relying on our remaining faithful clerks and officials to steer us through the week, so I ask for the house’s assistance during the week and to remember that we are short-staffed and we will do the best that we can to ensure the smooth running of the house. I trust that members will do the same thing.