Kerry Murphy
Danny PEARSON (Essendon – Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs, Minister for Finance) (09:46): I want to also acknowledge the life of Kerry Murphy. Kerry Murphy was an outstanding public servant. He served with distinction under Labor and coalition governments, and he was an outstanding public servant because he took a risk, he was an original thinker, he got things done and he was fearless in his advocacy and with his work. This state is so much richer and better off for the billions of dollars that Kerry was involved in in terms of helping to drive that level of investment not just in big projects in Melbourne but throughout regional Victoria in his role as the executive officer of Regional Development Victoria. He was just a delight to work with. It was an honour to know Kerry. We are all poorer for his passing, but I do hope that public servants acknowledge and take note of his role and leadership and seek to emulate his performance.