House debates

Monday, 17 March 2014

Statements by Members

Solomon Electorate: Darwin

6:29 pm

Photo of Natasha GriggsNatasha Griggs (Solomon, Country Liberal Party) Share this | | Hansard source

As I was saying earlier in my other 90-seconder, I want to put on record that they have made a mistake with the report, because Darwin is actually the most liveable place in the country. My colleagues that are here will verify that. If you had a choice between Canberra and Darwin, really? How many barramundi can you get in Canberra? Not very many. How many tropical oases or how much tropical rain can you get in Canberra? Not very many. I just wanted to have that—

Photo of Andrew LeighAndrew Leigh (Fraser, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Assistant Treasurer) Share this | | Hansard source

The beer is colder in Canberra.

Photo of Natasha GriggsNatasha Griggs (Solomon, Country Liberal Party) Share this | | Hansard source

The beer is not colder in Canberra. The beer is cold and the fishing is fantastic in Darwin.

An honourable member: The Northern Territory stubby.

So thank you very much, Mr Deputy Speaker. I appreciate your giving me the opportunity to verify once again that Darwin is the best place to live in the country.

The time for members' statements has concluded.