Michael McCormack (Riverina, National Party, Leader of the Nationals) Share this | Hansard source

) ( ): I thank the member for Watson and the member for Lyne for acknowledging the important elevation of the member for Page to the Deputy Speaker's role, which has been filled very admirably by the member for Parkes since the last election. I congratulate the member for Page. I'm sure he will uphold the fine traditions of this parliament. I'm sure he'll be an able assistant to you, Mr Speaker, and to the rest of the Speakers panel. This is an important role and I know the member for Page acknowledges that. He continues on a fine tradition in that particular role. I thank the opposition for their words of acknowledgement and also thank the member for Parkes for the job that he has done in this very auspicious position.

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