Scott Buchholz (Wright, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Whilst during an election campaign it is our face that appears on a billboard, it would be remiss of us as members in this place not to acknowledge the hardworking campaign teams that surround us and ensure that we stay on track during our campaigns. And we must also acknowledge the tireless work they do in our electorates. Whilst we as politicians get a salary, these people work completely for free. They work for a cause because they believe in the political ideologies that we represent. We openly state that we want the carbon tax repealed, we want the mining tax repealed, we no longer want to see wasteful spending in our communities. These are the people who motivate me and each of us—our campaign people.

And it is fair that I acknowledge Rod Venz—none other than our chair—a schoolteacher by trade, traditionally a dairy farmer, and an absolute godsend to me during the last campaign. Deputy chair Alan Fry, secretary Lynne Bell and treasurer Alice Warby—I acknowledge the contribution of each of those people as outgoing members. Our incoming committee chair, Michael Hagan from the Lockyer Valley, a turf grower; deputy chair Matt Enright; secretary Tim Andrews and treasurer Rod Venz—I owe an enormous debt of gratitude to each of them. (Time expired)