Kevin Hogan (Page, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, I acknowledge you, who have been a wonderful Speaker of this House for many years, and I look to support you in this role. I thank, obviously, my colleagues who nominated me, the Leader of the Nationals, Michael McCormack, as well, but also to the leader of opposition business. I know the member for McEwen as well, who is also on the Speakers panel. This is an important role. We hold a very important place, and we know that when we walk into this place we are very lucky and privileged people, to uphold the democracy of this country and the great institutions of democracy, of which this is the premier institution in this country. Debate is important; passionate debate is important. I look forward as Deputy Speaker to encouraging that passionate debate but with a great deal of respect about it. To the leader of opposition business, I don't know if there will be an aura about me at the blues festival, but I look forward to seeing you there soon

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