Scott Morrison (Cook, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

It is a sad day today. I want to acknowledge the AAP journalist who was here. AAP will not be operating here anymore. Those journalists will be not employed in those positions. We extend to Paul Osborne, Katina and the whole team our best wishes to you and your future. AAP has had a proud history here in the Australian parliament. Many of us will remember Peter Veness from many years ago. He was a marvellous man who we lost to cancer many years ago. They have a wonderful history in this place. When you have such an important position, such as AAP, coming to an end not just here, it is a matter of real concern. We want to wish them and their families all the best. We want to thank all of those who filled the gallery on behalf of AAP in the past for all their great work. We wish them all the best on this difficult day as well.

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