Stephen Parry (President) Share this | Hansard source

Senators, before we get underway, it is my pleasure to announce that, following a merit selection process, Maureen Weeks has been appointed as Deputy Clerk of the Senate. Maureen is currently Clerk Assistant (Procedure), but has also headed up the Senate Committee Office and the Table Office. She has a long experience as a committee secretary and, in a previous life, was also Deputy Clerk of the ACT Legislative Assembly. Maureen's appointment is the culmination of more than 35 years in the service of two parliaments. I know that you will join me in congratulating her on a well-deserved promotion.

Honourable senators: Hear, hear!