Andrew Wallace (Fisher, Liberal National Party) | Link to this | Hansard source

I want to take this opportunity to pay tribute to Elizabeth Raynor Worthington, who passed away on 10 January this year, just two months shy of her 80th birthday. I've often described Elizabeth and her husband, Ron, as my political parents. After a distinguished career in the RAAF, the Public Service and the LNP, Elizabeth took on what might have proven to be her most challenging role: being my campaign manager. That began eight years of frank and fearless counsel. Often it was more frank than it was fearless, but I relied on that counsel and on Elizabeth's foresight, kindness and savviness. She saw me through a preselection and three general elections and would offer advice on the referendum in the middle of her dialysis. Of late, her health deteriorated, and Elizabeth would constantly talk about finding a replacement, but I wouldn't have any of it. In her hospital room, just two days before her passing, we were still planning my next campaign. My family, the people of Fisher and indeed the nation are better for Elizabeth's friendship and her public service. I'm grateful for her, and I'm grateful to Ron, David, Shell, Roz, Andrew, Emma, Tina and Robert for sharing Elizabeth with the LNP and with me. Thank you, Elizabeth. I miss you. I miss you so much. Vale, Elizabeth Worthington. Rest in peace.