House debates

Monday, 22 May 2017

Statements on Indulgence

Member for Kennedy

10:01 am

Photo of Russell BroadbentRussell Broadbent (McMillan, Liberal Party) Share this | | Hansard source

It has come to my attention that it is the member for Kennedy's birthday today. I think we should recognise the fact that he has been quite a personality around this place and a friend of many of us. I would like to wish him a happy birthday. Happy birthday, Bob.

Photo of Tony SmithTony Smith (Speaker) Share this | | Hansard source

I thank the member for McMillan. That was a timely intervention. I am glad it is the member for Kennedy's birthday. I am even more pleased that he is here with us so that we can wish him a happy birthday. I thank the member for McMillan for raising it at the first opportunity to maximise the chance of the member for Kennedy being here.

10:02 am

Photo of Anthony AlbaneseAnthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport) Share this | | Hansard source

I thank the member for McMillan for raising this issue. I want to make sure, consistent with his career as the scrupulously independent member for Kennedy, that both sides of parliament wish him a happy birthday.

Photo of Tony SmithTony Smith (Speaker) Share this | | Hansard source

I would give the call to the member for Kennedy, but he is not at his seat.