Michael McCormack (Riverina, National Party, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance) Share this | Hansard source

The previous speaker, the member for Gellibrand, should have a bit more respect for the Deputy Prime Minister. The member's predecessor, Nicola Roxon, had a deep interest in the Riverina. I have acknowledged, in this place and publicly, the role that she played in helping to fund the Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. One of my proudest moments in the parliament was when I convinced her to help fund the Ungarie flood victims who, under the state criteria, did not qualify for New South Wales flood assistance. She was good enough to provide that funding. When the floods came to the Riverina in February 2012, she was good enough to visit. One of my favourite photographs was when she jumped into my parliamentary car with 'The National Party' displayed proudly on the door. She was only too happy to have her photograph taken with the National Party branding. I think she had a bit of a soft spot for the Riverina and I know that she had a soft spot for the National Party.

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