ADJOURNMENT › South Australian State Election, Northern Territory: Nightcliff By-Election
Senator McLACHLAN ( South Australia ) ( 20:19 ): I wish to give my good wishes to Ashton Hurn, leader of the South Australian Liberal team, and her deputy, Josh Teague. All the best for the approaching state election. I also extend my good wishes to all the members of the state team. They've developed some exciting policies, especially in respect of saving our natural environment. Senator Farrell interjecting — Senator McLACHLAN: Well, I'm about to, Senator Farrell, particularly those in response to our algal bloom. If elected, a Liberal government will invest in voluntary marine buybacks, restore 50 hectares of new shellfish reefs and push for World Heritage listing for the Great Australian Bight, which I know my colleague Senator Grogan will agree with. There is also a policy for zero litter to the ocean by 2035. This is my last opportunity to speak in the chamber ahead of the state election. Therefore, I express my gratitude and appreciation for all the Liberal candidates, who have work so hard. I wish them every success. It's been my privilege to campaign alongside of you. I wish to extend my congratulations to my cousin Edward Smelt, who won the Nightcliff by-election in the Northern Territory. Senator Scarr: Who'd he run for? Senator McLACHLAN: The Labor Party. He's probably a wiser man than me! But I have no doubt he will serve his community exceptionally. He's a wonderful young man and is well prepared—being a former civil engineer and a City of Darwin councillor. His family are very proud of him, and I wish my mother was still here to see his success. All the best to Ed and his wife Susannah and the family.