Darren Chester (Gippsland, National Party, Shadow Minister for Regional Education) Share this | Hansard source

on indulgence—In the same vein, on behalf of the opposition, I'd like to extend our congratulations to the member for North Sydney on her service to this place. It's not bad for a kid who went to Coonabarabran High School and rose to great heights. I think it's a lesson for a lot of young people in regional Australia today: to never sell themselves short, always aspire to be their best and try to make a difference in our community.

I know the member didn't expect her career in this place to end at the whims of a boundary change. But I have every confidence in the world that, whatever she pursues in the future, she will pursue it with integrity and vigour, and she'll continue to make a difference to Australian society, and I wish her well.

I want to extend thanks, on behalf of the opposition, to her family—thank you for letting Kylea serve with us. You have the good fortune of spending more time with her. Unfortunately, I'm not sure whether she's a good cook or not, but Uber may suffer as a result!

I do sincerely wish you all the best for the future, and thank you for your service to the parliament.

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