Joanne Ryan (Lalor, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

When the member for Cooper was elected in the Batman by-election, the former Leader of the Opposition rightfully crowned her the 'hero of Batman'. Yesterday, the member for Cooper became the hero of the netball courts. While many rumours may have spread around the building about my injury, I can confirm that the former nurse, who was starting to hit her straps on the court, selflessly dragged herself away from the court, got back on the tools and administered first aid, in collaboration with security officers at Parliament House. Thanks also to Alison Byrnes for her help yesterday morning in keeping the parliament netball squad up to date on the WhatsApp throughout the day. I thank all the netball players for their messages—and for adding the 'Here if you need'! And to the wonderful team at Canberra Hospital, thank you for your care and speedy treatment, from the amazing doctors and nurses in the emergency department to the caring team in ward 5B and surgeons Ed and Justin. I thank you for the work that you did for me yesterday. It was truly exceptional. Chief Minister Andrew Barr can and should be very proud of that public hospital. To paraphrase our Prime Minister: How good are our healthcare professionals!