Andrew Wallace (Fisher, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I strive to be a member of parliament that listens to my community. That is why I formed three advisory groups: the Fisher Youth Council; the Fisher Seniors Council and the Fisher Business Council. On Monday 13 March, I hosted the first meeting of our Fisher Seniors Council at the Caloundra Power Boat Club, overlooking the crystal clear waters of Pumicestone Passage at Golden Beach.

The seniors of the Fisher electorate are a lively and a wise lot. They are both politically and financially astute and, collectively, they bring many years of business, military, family and real-world experience that should be listened to. At our first Fisher Seniors Council, we discussed many issues, including the increasing unmanageable cost of electricity and gas supply, and the need for Australia to further develop energy security; housing affordability; fixed four-year terms for federal governments; Senate reform; and same-sex marriage.

I want to thank the members of the Fisher Seniors Council—Frank Gower, Don Gilbert, Helen Burke, Annette Brodie, Barry Hawes, Marie Pigott, Mo Barnes, Rob Corbett, Ron Worthington and Joy Morwood—for their contribution and for sharing my goal to make Fisher the place of choice for education, employment and retirement.

Sharon Claydon (Newcastle, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

In accordance with standing order 43, the time for member's statements has concluded.