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CASSIDY, MR J.A.

The SPEAKER: Honourable members, it is with sadness that I bring to the attention of the house the death of Mr John Cassidy, the retired publishing officer of Hansard. John was contracted by Hansard during 1994 and 1995 to assist in the publication of Hansard using the newly introduced computerised system. In October 1996 he was directly employed by Hansard and worked in developing roles over the next 12 years, and he retired in November 2008. He was a respected and well-liked member of the Hansard staff, even tempered, showed a very good sense of humour, and was generous in word and action.

In the days when the house often sat well into the early hours of the morning, which we remember, John had the knowledge, skills and stamina to publish Hansard with what is now considered a very primitive computer system. John's role was out of the line of sight of many who worked here in Parliament House, but he made an invaluable contribution to Hansard over 14 years of service. So our thoughts and condolences, I am sure, in this house, go to his wife Lee, his daughter Frances, his son Adrian, and his friends and colleagues.

Honourable members: Hear, hear!

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