Robert Oakeshott (Lyne, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

Yes, four minutes. Despite the skulduggery you may have heard in dispatches over the last fortnight, I rise I think on behalf of all the crossbenchers to assure you that you will have the full support of the crossbenchers in your challenging role over the next three years, we hope. In particular I make note of the references to the implementing of the new reforms over the next 48 hours and the general agreement and spirit behind the Agreement for a better parliament. You have our full support. I hope the sunshine is coming in and I hope we all can make hay while the sun shines under your rule.

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