Paul Scarr (Queensland, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I rise very briefly to associate myself with Senator Bilyk's remarks and to give my personal expression of gratitude to all the staff of ACLEI and for the leadership under Commissioner Jaala Hinchcliffe, who I think has done an absolutely outstanding job. Finally, I wanted to put on the record my personal appreciation of Senator Bilyk, who I think has performed an outstanding role over many years as both deputy chair and chair of the ACLEI oversight committee. I'll add a personal touch to that and thank Senator Bilyk for inviting me for a cup of coffee and conveying her wisdom to me after I first became chair and for her very civil and collegiate sense of assistance that she gave me throughout my period as chair, which I think is in the best traditions of this place. I seek leave to continue my remarks later.

Leave granted; debate adjourned.