Adjournment Debate

VALEDICTORIES

The Hon. P. HOLLOWAY (Minister for Mineral Resources Development, Minister for Urban Development and Planning, Minister for Small Business) (01:37): I move:

That the council at its rising do adjourn until Tuesday 9 September 2008.

This is, of course, the last day of sitting before a minibreak of some five weeks. It used to be a rather longer winter break, but now it is almost a late winter/early spring break. This is a particularly sad occasion for us all because of the passing of Trevor Blowes.

Given the hour, I will be very brief and, in lieu of the traditional speech given at this time, I thank all members of parliament, their staff and, indeed, all the staff of Parliament House for their contribution during the past session. We greatly appreciate all their work. I trust that everyone will return refreshed and healthy in September.

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (01:38): I will be equally brief. On behalf of all Liberal members, I extend our thanks to all our support staff, whether it be Hansard, the catering staff or, indeed, the table staff. I note that in this current session our esteemed Clerk has been noted for her service, and we congratulate particularly Jan Davis, AM, KFC, MCG. We wish everybody a healthy break (for some but maybe not others) and look forward to further debates when we resume in September.

The PRESIDENT: On behalf of all members of the Legislative Council, I rise to thank all chamber staff, the Hansard staff and all the other staff who have supported the Legislative Council throughout the last session. I wish members and staff a happy and healthy break.

Motion carried.

At 01:39 the council adjourned until Tuesday 9 September 2008 at 14:15.