Lucy Wicks (Robertson, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I am happy to second this nomination. The member for Casey has been known to me since 2013 as both a friend and a colleague. I can say, as one of the newer members of this place, that I am pleased to endorse his nomination for Speaker of this House, knowing him as a very strong man of values, a very strong man of integrity and a man who is prepared to serve not only his constituency and his party but also members of this House. He is a man who is incredibly friendly and, dare I say it in this place, a man who is also known for his kindness. I must endorse the comments by the member for Deakin. The member for Casey is a very strong family man and talks lovingly of both Pam and his family. He is a great man who will uphold the tradition of this House. If we were asking for a nominee to serve as Speaker who will not only uphold the traditions but rule this place without fear or favour, it would be a man, a great Carlton man, who would ask to have as his nominator a third-generation Collingwood fan. So it is with great pleasure that I second the nomination of the member for Casey.

The Clerk: Does the member accept the nomination?

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