David Jull (Fadden, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

When speaking of the campaigning capacity of Sir James Killen, due recognition should also be given to the late Joy Killen. As a husband and wife team in the division of Moreton they were unstoppable. But I think we should also give due tribute to the tremendous work they did for and the contribution they made to the Liberal Party of Australia and in particular the Queensland division of the Liberal Party.

Sir James has been recognised as the foundation president of the Queensland Young Liberals, but the late Joy Killen also made a tremendous contribution inasmuch as she was the first president—and president for many years—of the women’s division. She took her politics very seriously; she worked unceasingly for the promotion of the Liberal Party, and together they were such a dynamic duo.

I have mentioned previously the nature of Killen while campaigning and his capacity to get down to all levels in his electorate, but I do not think anyone would have ever seen Sir James Killen happier than when he was at the racecourse. That was his great love. I do not go to the races terribly often, but on one occasion it was one of the funniest afternoons I have had. On most Saturday afternoons at Doomben or Eagle Farm, James would be found with his friends the late Brian Sweeney, the late Vince Curry and people like Jim Kennedy. They would have a marvellous time. He owned horses, and I think—I stand to be corrected—one of his most famous proteges was Wellington Road.

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