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

It is a great honour to represent Wide Bay in the 46th Parliament, and I deeply respect the great responsibility the voters of Wide Bay have given me. I couldn't do this work without the love and support of my family, who are always in my corner, are always backing me up and give me the will to continue on some days—but none more so than my beautiful little granddaughter Penny, who is growing into a real little character. I also value the hard work and commitment of my electorate staff: Simon Kelly, who keeps everything running smoothly; the unflappable Barb Morris, who manages my diary; Jack Carr, who helps me on the road; and Rae Hurley, Clementine Norton and Cathy Davis, who help me look after Wide Bay's constituents. I also thank Liam Smith, who has been a big help to me in the parliament in the last fortnight. To the staff at Parliament House—the attendants, cleaners, librarians, researchers, hospitality, security, 2020, FCM Travel, Comcar and shuttle service—I say thank you for all your help throughout the year. To everyone in Wide Bay, my friends and my parliamentary colleagues, have a wonderful Christmas, please stay safe on the roads and I wish you all the best for 2020.

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