Stephen Parry (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Before I declare that we will adjourn, could I just place on the record today my deep thanks to all of the staff involved with the opening ceremony of parliament. It has been a tremendous effort by many people. I particularly want to acknowledge the Clerk, the Deputy Clerk, the Clerks Assistant and John and his team—and I particularly make mention of the Usher of the Black Rod, Rachel Callinan. It has been a great effort today and it as gone very smoothly. So I thank all those people who work behind the scenes. It is a very difficult job. There have been many days and weeks of preparation, and the day went smoothly.

Senate adjourned at 1 9 : 00