Hansard debates

Mr DALLA-RIVA (Eastern Metropolitan) (13:10:39) — In my final week in Parliament I just wish to thank a few people: firstly, the Liberal Party branch members for their loyalty and their support, and both the constituents and the community groups in the former East Yarra Province — and a former colleague from that province is next to me — and the people of Eastern Metropolitan Region for their vote and for allowing me to represent them. To my staff, many of whom have served in my electorate office and when I was a minister, a big thankyou for tirelessly working away. I thank the red coats — the attendants — Hansard, the table office, the clerks, catering, kitchen staff, security and the protective services officers for all you do. To the staff on the various committees on which I have served over the last 16 years — the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee, the Law Reform Committee, the Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee and the various standing and select committees — thank you. Finally, a big thankyou to my wife, Sadie, and to our three boys, who are now men, Dmitri, Giordan and Alexander, for sharing my very smooth and calm political life!

That is it: 14 years in the cops, 16 years in Parliament — 30 years of public service. It is now time for RDR to enjoy retirement. Thank you.

The ACTING PRESIDENT (Ms Patten) — Hear, hear!