Luke Gosling (Solomon, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I rise to acknowledge the life of a wonderful Territorian, Beverley Joan Hale, known as Bev, one half of the amazing duo, Bev and Bob Hale. Bev is the mum of the former member for Solomon, Damian Hale, so I know that honourable members will join me in sending the condolences of this House to the Hale family. Damian was so proud to serve in this place, and his mum, Bev, was rightly so proud of him. Bev is one of the Territory's true gems. She believed in Territorians. She was a great teacher. She embraced multiculturalism and she honoured First Nations people. Bev believed all Australians deserve a fair go, regardless of where they live, their skin colour or what their religion might be. Bev Hale was of course a true believer and a life member of the Australian Labor Party. Bev was passionate about the rights of all children to get an education, get proper health services and get the safety that they need to grow well. She did so much volunteer work. We send our deepest condolences to Bob, Damian, Maria, Jacintha, Tim, Fabian, and all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren that she loved so much. There will be a service this Friday at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Wanguri. Vale Bev Hale— (Time expired)

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