Senate debates

Wednesday, 25 August 2021

Parliamentary Representation

Valedictory

7:40 pm

Photo of Louise PrattLouise Pratt (WA, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Assistant Minister for Manufacturing) Share this | Hansard source

Rachel, you are a woman of great conscience, discipline and influence, and it has been an honour to work with you in this place. Your in-depth knowledge of the Social Security Act is something that I can aspire to, but mostly that's come from the way you've listened to people and their experiences. I want to really acknowledge how you've been a good conscience in this place, calling people out. I hold you in the same esteem as I do my good friend Giz Watson. Creating a parallel between you and her for your influence and friendship is the best way, in as few words as possible, I can indicate the esteem with which I hold you and your contribution. With that, I wish you all the best. I know that you will continue to influence decisions in this place, just as the likes of Jo Vallentine, Dee Margetts and Christabel Chamarette have.

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