Rob Mitchell (McEwen, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Yes, it was mainly Michelle; it wasn't me, of course! I was always on time! I want to thank Committee Secretary Lynley Ducker, Inquiry Secretary Miona Ikeda and researcher Ben Russell, who are sitting up there in the gallery. These guys are an absolute asset to this parliament. The work they did, the professionalism with which they carry themselves and their ability to help us bring everything together in a fantastic, united front were sensational, and it has been very much an honour to have you guys as our secretariat.

I also want to again acknowledge the retirement of Lynley Ducker and thank her for her parliamentary service over many, many years. Whether it was working with the committee or having to sit up the front there during our messy days of question time and the like, she handled herself with absolute brilliance. So, with that, I just want to commend this report to the House and again say this was a wonderful report—we had lots of fun—and the recommendations give opportunity for the next parliament to be able to work closer and look closer into the spirits industry and the alcohol industry, which we know are growing well. Particularly in times of change, we see with some of our friends overseas, it's a great opportunity for us to continue to support, to buy, consume and manufacturer Australian foods and beverages because we have everything we need here to make great product that should be on world shelves everywhere.

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