Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

On behalf of the opposition, I also rise to congratulate Senator Lines on being re-elected Deputy President and Chair of Committees. She has been an excellent Deputy President, a diligent servant of this great institution of the Senate over the last three years, and I'm confident it will continue. I also would note that, in addition to her role as Deputy President in the chamber, she has also worked very effectively as an ex officio member of a number of committees in the Senate, which are very important to the functioning of this democratic institution. I particularly recognise her contribution as chair of the Procedure Committee and Chairs' Committee. We look forward to her continuing her strong and effective work with you, Mr President, in the leadership of the Senate.