Milton Dick (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

Before I call the honourable member for the next question, I'd like to make some acknowledgements. I'm pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today is the Hon. Greg Piper MP, Speaker of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, and Ms Helen Minnican, the Clerk of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly.

I'm also pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today is the Hon. Peter Gutwein, a former premier of Tasmania. Mr Gutwein arrived in Canberra today after walking 330 kilometres to raise awareness of the importance of multicultural Australia, with the walk a symbol that, when it comes to diversity and inclusion, every step forward together makes us better.

Also in the gallery are representatives from headspace, who are in Parliament House today to celebrate headspace Day 2024 to remind young people and their families that they are not alone.

I also welcome members from the Work Exposure in Government—or WEX—program. They are in Canberra visiting departments and agencies to learn about careers in the Australian public service. Welcome to you all.

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