Announcements
Parliamentary officer
The SPEAKER (17:13): I wish to advise the house that Parliament’s resident electrician Robert De Graaf is retiring after 30 years working in this building. Rob will be a familiar face to many of you, but when he is not helping us with our sitting day needs, behind the scenes he has been instrumental in overseeing most of the major upgrades of electrical works throughout Parliament House, including wiring crucial infrastructure, switchboard replacements and maintaining the bells. More importantly, he has been a valued colleague to many and an integral member of the building and grounds team. We thank you, Rob, for your service and wish you and your family all the very best for the future.
Members applauded.
Business interrupted under sessional orders.