Parliamentary Procedure

SERET, MRS CLAIRE

The SPEAKER (14:03): Honourable members, it is with sadness that I bring to the attention of the house the death of Mrs Claire Seret, the Administrative Officer within the Legislative Council and, previously, a reporter with Hansard.

Claire was a respected and well-liked member of the parliamentary staff. She was poised, thoughtful and careful in how she fulfilled her responsibilities. Claire's attention to detail and her respect for those she worked with made her a sought-after staff member. Claire's sense of humour, breadth of knowledge, experience of the world and her sincerity attracted the respect of all those who came in contact with her, members and staff alike.

Claire inspired many with her grace and positive spirit throughout her illness. Her kindness and generosity were evident when she attended the farewell of a colleague at Parliament House as recently as December 2010.

I am sure our thoughts and condolences go to her husband, Dirk, her family, her friends and her colleagues.

Honourable members: Hear, hear!