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House of Assembly - Fifty-Second Parliament, First Session (52-1)
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NEW PRIME MINISTER

The SPEAKER (14:00): As the first woman Speaker of the house, I ask the indulgence of members to congratulate the first female Prime Minister in Australia. It was a wonderful moment to see the first woman Governor-General of Australia swear her in as the first female Prime Minister. It is a wonderful day for the women of Australia. I think we have finally got there, so my sincere congratulations.

Mrs REDMOND (Heysen—Leader of the Opposition) (14:01): Madam Speaker, as the first female Speaker, would you grant the first female Leader of the Opposition an indulgence to likewise congratulate the first female Prime Minister of Australia who, like you, I saw sworn in by the first female Governor-General of this country on behalf of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. It is certainly a matter that deserves sincere congratulations on the part of all Australians.

It brings to mind, of course, the fact that we were the very first place in the world to give women the right to stand for parliament. It is thoroughly fitting, therefore, that a South Australian female should be the one who takes that high office as the first female Prime Minister. However, can I remind members of my long held view that we will not have true equality until that matter remains unremarkable completely.

The SPEAKER: Absolutely. Thank you, leader.

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