Senate debates Parliamentary Representation

Valedictory


Anne Ruston

Anne Ruston SA, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care

6:00 pm

But the reason that we can say these words of platonic love is that you are a damn good bloke, an absolutely, incredibly good bloke. All of the 'platitudes' that have been expressed by those that have made a contribution today are so incredibly true—you're an honest man; you're a loyal man; you're a tough man; you're a great friend. I can't tell you how much I'm going to miss you as my bench buddy. But, quite frankly, our loss, Anisa, is yours and the boys' gain. We've had him for 10 years, and I don't think that we can be selfish enough to keep him any longer than that. It's with a heavy heart, but graciously, that we hand him back to you. Given that I know that every word spoken in this place from now on is one more word Jonno is going to have to wait for before he gets to have a drink, I'll sit down. Thanks, mate. You're a great buddy. Good luck, and I wish you all the best.

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