Tanya Plibersek (Sydney, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Hansard source

I also want to congratulate the member for Maranoa, an old and good friend. He is someone, I know, who is well supported by his electorate because of the very hard work he does driving around those vast areas supporting the communities that he looks after. I congratulate him on his election; I look forward to working well with him.

The member for McEwen is a dear friend to all of us on this side of the chamber. His gregarious character belies his hidden depths. I know that the member for McEwen will do an excellent job in his new role.

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