Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, on behalf of the coalition, I extend our sincerest congratulations to you on your re-election. In anticipation of the Labor Party delivering on the promise that was just made in relation to the Deputy President, I announce that there will not be a National Party nomination for the deputy presidency.

Mr President, whilst we mutually test each other's patience from time to time, you do know that you have enjoyed our support in the past and you know that you enjoyed our support today in the ballot, and I assure you that you will continue to enjoy our support in the future. We wish you well.