Jamie Chaffey (Parkes, National Party, Shadow Assistant Minister for Agriculture) Share this | Hansard source

Yesterday I delivered my first speech in this chamber, and I spoke of the very many who supported my campaign. Now I'd like to thank them personally. I'd like to thank the New South Wales Nationals team—state chairman Rick Colless, state director Tory Mencshelyi, Fran, Connor, Nick, Ivy and Lachie 'Sheep Dog' Sullivan—and give a special mention to Dick Estens for his enormous commitment during the campaign; Alex White, who was born to campaign; Mark Hathway, who spent the week in Cobar; Ryan and Amanda Hunter in Walgett; Tom Chessum in Bourke prepoll; and Lisa and John Minogue in Barmedman, particularly for their special care package on election day.

I'd like to thank Clyde from Broken Hill; Mary and Ross from Broken Hill; Mary and Peter from Broken Hill; Kay and the late Colin from Broken Hill; Heather from Broken Hill; Chris from Broken Hill; Chris and Herma from Broken Hill; Annette and Barry from Broken Hill; Ellen from Broken Hill; Rob from Broken Hill; Chris from Broken Hill; Max and Diana from Ivanhoe; David Lane from Lightning Ridge; Peter Taylor from Moree; Brendon, Catherine and Lisa from Moree; Jocellin and John from Narrabri; Dave from Narrabri; Ang from Gunnedah; Peter and Julianna from Gunnedah; Marilyn, Tony and Cindy Pollock from Gunnedah; Ross from Coonabarabran; Warwick and Julie from Coonabarabran; Donna from Coonabarabran; Max Zell from Gilgandra; Andrew Schier from Gilgandra; Rolly Lawford from Gilgandra; Graham from Coonamble; Pat from Coonamble; Jess from Coonamble; Latta from Coonamble; Richard from Nyngan; George and Margaret from Tottenham; John from Tottenham; Pauline from Dubbo; Shibli from Dubbo; John from Dubbo; Trevor from Dubbo; Michael from Dubbo; Mike and Melva from Dubbo; and so many more. (Time expired)

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