House debates Registrar of Members’ Interests

Monday, 22 February 2010 House of Representatives

Harry Jenkins

Harry Jenkins Speaker

4:09 pm

I wish to inform the House that, following a competitive selection process, Mr David Elder has been appointed as Deputy Clerk of the House. I am sure that members will look forward to working with him in this role. In accordance with resolution (3) of the House of Representatives relating to the registration of members’ interests, I have appointed Mr Elder as Registrar of Members’ Interests.

Anthony Albanese

Anthony Albanese Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the House

Mr Speaker, I congratulate David Elder on his appointment. I am sure that he will do an outstanding job, and I am sure that I speak on behalf of all members of the House.

Christopher Pyne

Christopher Pyne Sturt, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Education, Apprenticeships and Training

Mr Speaker, I add my own remarks of congratulation to David Elder. I am sure he will do a marvellous job. We look forward to working with him as we have with many clerks over the years. Congratulations.