It is truly a special honour to be chosen by you as Speaker, and especially so to be chosen unanimously. To have the unanimous support of the House is not just a welcome endorsement; it is an important reminder that I am Speaker not only of the House of Representatives but also for the House of Representatives—that is, for you, the members of the House of Representatives. I am always mindful of that as I discharge my duties—I was in the last parliament and I will be in this one as well.

A re-elected Turnbull Liberal Team will contribute $140,000 to provide new courts and lighting for netballers in Coldstream, Federal Member for Casey Tony Smith announced today. This funding package would see Yarra Ranges Council prioritise this project in its sporting infrastructure budget by matching the $140,000 of federal funding to complete the $280,000 project.