Tony Windsor (New England, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, I seek indulgence to convey to the House the member for Calare’s situation. Peter has asked me to simply thank you all for the expressions that you have given, not only the members of the parliament but the staff of the parliament, the media and the broader Australian community. I pass on those thoughts from Peter. I have been speaking to him on a number of occasions. He is preparing for a battle—he has had plenty of those in this place—and he is very positive in relation to the battle against cancer. He would like all of you to know that he does thank you for those feelings that have been expressed. He said to me that they will be not only a great comfort to him but a great support in the challenge that is ahead.

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