Thursday, 30 November 2023

Felicitations

Lee TARLAMIS (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (10:29): I also rise to join colleagues in this place acknowledging those who make this place work, and of course I am not referring to the members of Parliament. I am referring to the clerks, who are always there to provide valuable information and guidance to us; the catering staff, who keep us fed and energised; the building staff and grounds staff, who keep this place looking so wonderful; the Department of Parliamentary Services, who assist us on a daily basis; the library and all their staff; the PSOs, who keep us safe; the IT staff, including Chris, who puts up with a lot from us but is always there whenever we need it to assist us to keep our technology working.

I want to also acknowledge Hansard and broadcasting. I note today the broadcasting team are all rocking their bow ties, and I have been known to adorn the odd piece of attire in here. Maybe next year I might, in solidarity with you, wear a bow tie for the last day as well, so we will see how that goes. But thank you for all that you do in making us look and sound good. I want to thank all the attendants for all their assistance and all that they do around this place as well, in particular Greg Mills, who has been a constant in this place for over 30 years and who may not be spending as much time around here next year, so thank you to all of the attendants as well and thank you Greg for all that you have done over such a long period of time. And everyone else who keep this place going – there are so many here, too many for me to mention, but I just want to wish everyone a very safe holiday period. Spend time with your family, friends and loved ones, and please take care out there.