HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

Tuesday 5 February 2013

The house met at 11:00.

The CLERK: Honourable members, I have today received the following letter from the Speaker:

Dear Mr Clerk

It is with regret that I resign as Speaker of the House as of Tuesday, 5^th February 2013.

I want to thank this Parliament for the honour of becoming the first female Speaker of the House of Assembly.

I have enjoyed my role and the opportunities it has given me to show young women that they can follow their dreams. As the first female Speaker, I believe I was able to bring to the role a different approach, and I worked hard for changes both in the chamber, and in the building.

I would like to thank all Parliament House staff for their efforts at all times to make this place function so well and I recognise the support they have given to me and to all members in this place. I especially would like to thank the Clerk, Malcolm Lehman for his wise counsel.

Whilst I'm sad to leave the role of Speaker, I will continue to serve this Parliament in whatever capacity I can, and will ensure that the people of Giles, and indeed, all rural areas have the best representation they deserve.

I wish this Parliament well and offer my congratulations to the new Speaker. It is a privilege and honour that I have appreciated, and have served with my full commitment.

Yours faithfully

Hon Lyn Breuer MP

Speaker of the House of Assembly

Member for Giles

Honourable members: Hear, hear!