Barnaby Joyce (New England, National Party, Leader of the Nationals) | Hansard source

on indulgence—While people are congratulating the member for Dawson: there it is, colleagues. Lying somewhere at either end of Saint Augustine and Franz Kafka is the member for Dawson. For some people you can read about their careers in politics between full throttle and take-off as you leave Canberra. For some you'll have to wait till you get to Sydney. For George you could go to London, read the three books and still not quite understand it nor believe it. But his efficacy in this place is remarkable and without compare. He'll be a huge loss to the democracy of our nation and in his service to the people of Dawson.

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