House debates

Thursday, 1 December 2016

Statements by Members

Flynn Electorate: Christmas

1:34 pm

Photo of Ken O'DowdKen O'Dowd (Flynn, National Party) Share this | | Hansard source

I would like to take this opportunity to wish a very Merry Christmas to the electorate of Flynn and to my parliamentary colleagues in this House. This time of the year always leads to reflection on the year that was, and 2016 has been a very interesting year and possibly the fastest time I have spent in parliament—or so it seems.

A big 'Thanks' to my constituents for electing me to be their representative in Canberra for this third term. To be elected, I relied on the tireless support of my family, friends, supporters and staff. The parliamentary staff here in Canberra have been outstanding.

I will be fighting to see deliveries for Flynn as to telecommunications, aged care and roads. These are the three big-ticket items for Flynn, but there are others like jobs and job security.

I wish all in Flynn a merry Christmas and a happy New Year with plenty of rain. Enjoy your time with your family, and please shop locally.