Fiona Scott (Lindsay, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I would like to welcome the children from Lakes Christian College who are sitting in the gallery. The children have come all the way from Castlereagh. To be here today they have written a 90-second statement, and I would like to read the children's comments to you.

Good afternoon politicians, we would like to let you know that we pray for you to make good decisions for our nation. We are from a small independent school located in Castlereagh at the foot of the Blue Mountains. We have a great school environment with amazing students and fabulous staff such as Mrs Donoghue, Mr Fowler and Mr Bell. To help Australia we would like you to continue being wise with money and consider the future generations. An example of this foresight was shown by previous politicians in the planning and construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge to ensure that it is still useful today. We would also like to see more opportunities in our area to play and have fun. Thank you for listening and working long hours to keep our Country running smoothly.

I would really like to thank the students for their very insightful speech. I would also like to thank Victor Glanville who has driven the students here today and the Penrith Rotary Club to ensure that the students could make the journey to enjoy question time today and to see us all.