Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the House) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

For the benefit of members, we will have the first two speakers from each side on the MPI and then adjourn it so that the member for New England will then do his valedictory at a certain time. We have tried, across chambers it must be said, to accommodate people so that they can accommodate their family and friends in the gallery. I thank the House for its cooperation on this. I must say that, in terms of the valedictories, I think everyone has had the opportunity to give their valedictory at the appropriate time for retiring members. I think the fact that the member for Hume was able to come back was indeed very positive.