Milton Dick (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

Before I call the honourable member for Kooyong, I acknowledge and welcome a few people to parliament. Sitting in the distinguished visitors gallery today is the Hon. Liam Bignell, the Speaker of the House of Assembly in South Australia.

I see former minister the Hon. Mark Arbib, the Chief Executive of the Australian Olympic Committee, in the gallery.

I'm pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today is Mr Gary Ramage—Rammo, as he is affectionately known in the federal press gallery. He is retiring after 19 years as a photographer here at Parliament House and 34 years as one of Australia's leading photojournalists. I understand that Rammo is relocating to Perth to support his two younger sisters with cancer. On behalf of all members, I thank you for your service and wish you and your sisters strength and courage.

Honourable members: Hear, hear!

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