Parliamentary Procedure

VISITORS

The PRESIDENT: Before calling on the business of the day, I draw to the attention of honourable members the presence of former Labor government minister, the Hon. Frank Blevins, in the gallery and also the many family members and friends of the Hon. Mr Maher. You came in on a perfect day: we were very well behaved today. I remind honourable members that soon we will been hearing the Hon. Mr Maher's first speech—

The Hon. D.W. Ridgway interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: —and that he should be heard in silence, Mr Ridgway.