Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the House) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

by leave—I move:

That standing order 76 (exceptions to confining debate to the question) be suspended for the duration of the speech later today by the Member for Bradfield on the second reading debate on the International Tax Agreements Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2009, and that the Member to speak without limitation of time.

In speaking very briefly to the motion, for the benefit of members on both sides I understand that the member for Bradfield will be giving his valedictory speech this afternoon at five o’clock. I put on record the appreciation that members of the government have for him as a longstanding minister in the former government and also as the member for Bradfield. On a personal note, I record the genuine concern that the member for Bradfield showed as the Chair of the Sydney Airport Community Forum from a period when he took over from the member for North Sydney. He visited my electorate, met with my local constituents, listened to their concerns and took action on that basis. Also, as late as last week, he assisted in the launch of the Good Gear Guide concerning safety of motorcycle riders. While we have had ideological and political differences in this chamber, the member for Bradfield leaves with the respect of all members of this chamber. I wish him, Gillian and his family well in his post-parliamentary life.

Question agreed to.