Ms LEY (Farrer—Leader of the Opposition) (15:54): on indulgence—It is with great sadness that I rise on behalf of the opposition to mark the passing of Ljupco 'Luch' Jonceski. I wish to acknowledge Luch's family in the chamber today: his wife, Mary; his children, Jessica, Joshua and Rebecca; and their partners, Anthony and Robert. Your loss must still be very raw. I know the passing of Luch will be felt deeply by you and by those in the Department of the House of Representatives, with whom Luch worked for so many years. Reading some of the stories of your time together has been incredibly moving. This parliament is more than the bells, the corridors and the very many rooms. It is a living institution of Australian democracy. And, while those of us that sit in this chamber feature most prominently, I want Australians across the country today to remember that there are countless Australians also in this building who quietly tend the flame and keep the institution running. These quiet servants to democracy keep our parliament alive. Luch was one of those incredible Australians. For over 40 years. Luch turned up and did his part to keep the parliament running, in not just this building but the earlier building. He was truly an institution in the House of Representatives chamber, and today we rightly recognise his contribution. From the day that I first walked into the parliament 25 years ago, along with the former speaker and former member for Casey and indeed the member for Ballarat, the class of 2001, Luch was the same warm, friendly presence as he was the very last time we saw him. He was unfailingly cheerful to everyone, regardless of politics or position, and he knew the chamber. He knew its rules. He knew its members better than almost anyone. In a place that is often formal and tightly structured, Luch had a quiet way of reminding us of our better selves, offering a lighthearted remark as he went about his work with care and professionalism. We lifted our eyes. We shared a joke and a smile with Luch, and, for a moment, we also thought of the people in this place as just people. He brought humanity to the heart of our parliament, and he did his part to keep democracy functioning. To Mary, Jessica, Joshua, Rebecca, Anthony and Robert, I offer my condolences and the condolences of the opposition, and we thank you for sharing Luch with us. Working as part of the parliament is demanding, and it requires much of those that take up the vocation. Luch's service to Australia, seen in perspective and context, is truly incredible. I can honestly say the House will not be the same without him. May he rest in peace. The SPEAKER: As a mark of respect to the memory of Ljupco Jonceski, I ask all members to rise in their places. Honourable members having stood in their places— The SPEAKER: I thank the House.