Members statements
Parliamentary staff
Emma VULIN (Pakenham) (16:17): Today I want to acknowledge the wonderful parliamentary staff who support us. Everyone who works here is equally important, providing a critical service to keep this place running like clockwork. Firstly, there is the building and grounds team who take such pride in keeping these historic landmarks functional, accessible and maintained, and not to mention the property teams who service our local offices across the state. Then there are the clerks, ushers, Hansard staff, librarians and research staff who help us to ensure our information is accurate and that process and protocol are upheld – thank you. And the catering team and hospitality staff – the service is always exceptional, and everyone always remembers that I need a straw. Finance, payroll, security and IT – we are so fortunate to have access to the very best people guiding us. Wellbeing and inclusion, payroll, HR, learning and capability, and WHS – your support and care in keeping us healthy, active and engaged is so warmly welcomed. For the modifications that have been put into place to accommodate my rapidly changing personal needs, I am forever grateful. It would be very difficult for me to continue in my role without them. I want to thank so many of you individually for the support you provide, but there are far too many to mention. I am sure I have left some teams out, but I have not forgotten them. My heartfelt thankyou to you all!