Steve McGHIE (Melton) (12:28): I would like to express my sincere thanks to everyone who helps this Parliament function and to wish all members and staff a safe and happy Christmas. As we come to the end of the year, I want to acknowledge the clerks and the team in the table office, the Serjeant-at-Arms, the security staff, the PSOs, the attendants and the dedicated people who keep this building running smoothly day in and day out. My thanks also go to our catering staff, the cleaning teams, the groundskeepers and building maintenance crews who work tirelessly, often behind the scenes, to ensure the precinct is welcoming and safe and operational for all who work here and all who visit. I also want to recognise the Hansard team, our parliamentary librarians, the drivers and everyone across the parliamentary departments who supports the work of members in this place.
To my cabinet secretary staff, you have been great support and assistance to me, and I cannot thank you enough. Finally, I acknowledge my own electorate office staff for their hard work supporting the Melton community throughout the year. Their commitment to helping local people makes a real difference.
To you, Speaker, I want to thank you for keeping the place operational. To the Deputy Speaker and the Acting Speakers, well done. I wish all members, staff and their families a very merry Christmas and a safe and restful break. I look forward to continuing our work for my constituents in Melton and for the rest of the Victorian community in the new year.