Anne Urquhart (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

'She's mellowed,' says Doug. I think that's probably right! But she has always stayed true to form and true to the people around her. I've got to know a number of Jacqui's staff and I certainly feel for them today, because this is difficult. It's difficult for Jacqui but it's always difficult for the people who are staff in the background. They are the ones who really keep us going as senators and provide the support that we need.

My husband is a member of the RSL at Ulverstone, and Jacqui has been known to give him a lift home from time to time. As I said to her a moment ago: I hope that you keep doing that, Jacqui; I'll rely on you for that! Thank you for that, but thank you also for everything you've done here for the people of Tasmania and for what you've brought to the Senate. Like you, I grew up in Ulverstone. I came out of a processing factory. We're probably cut from the same cloth, to some degree. So I recognise that this is difficult for you. I give you my best wishes for the future and wish you everything that you wish for. Thank you for your involvement here.