Bill Shorten (Maribyrnong, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Hansard source

on indulgence—I would briefly like to endorse the remarks of Madam Speaker. After long years of service, there can be no doubt that Mr McPhee is a distinguished Australian Commonwealth public servant. The opposition does respect the efforts of all of our Commonwealth public servants, but certainly Mr McPhee deserves the support and acclamation of the entire House.

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