Llew O'Brien (Wide Bay, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

This year has been a big year of achievements for Wide Bay. I've worked with local groups and businesses, and together we've chalked up some really big wins. These projects will build safer roads, create jobs and improve services across Wide Bay. This year has also been a big year for the O'Brien family, with the arrival of our first grandchild, the amazingly beautiful and very kissable Penny.

I thank my electorate staff for their work: Barbara Morris, who manages my diary; Rae Hurley; Barb Hannon and Vicki Kuhn, who help me look after Wide Bay's constituents; and Simon Kelly, who is always on the road with me and comes down to Canberra. They all do a great job. I welcome back Clementine Norton from maternity leave following the birth of her daughter Isolde. Liam Smith and Jack Carr have also been a big help to me in Parliament House this week. To the staff at Parliament House—attendants, cleaners, librarians, researchers, hospitality, security, 2020, FCM travel, COMCAR and shuttle services: thank you for all your help during the year. If you're travelling on our busy roads, please drive safely. To everyone in Wide Bay, my friends and my parliamentary colleagues, have a wonderful Christmas, and I wish you all the best for 2019.

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