Page 4292 - Week 12 - Wednesday, 23 October 2019

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Arriving at the Legislative Assembly, Dua says, she was filled with an equal amount of eagerness and nerves. “But as the day commenced, I settled into my role,” she says, “shadowing Tara and her staff.” Unfortunately parliament was sitting, so she could not actually take over my role, much as I am sure she wanted to be the whip.

Each staffer provided an invaluable insight into their respective political roles while she attended meetings, received behind the scenes tours and engaged in one-on-one conversations. As the day continued, Dua says, she was further reminded of how fortunate she was to be in such a position and how grateful she was to take part and contribute to reducing gender inequality across Australia, while hopefully galvanising and empowering other young women to do the same.

I want to put on the record my thanks to Dua for her genuine interest in politics and wanting to get involved, wanting to really understand the stigmas associated with it but also wanting to smash through those glass ceilings and let us destroy the patriarchy.

Question resolved in the affirmative.

The Assembly adjourned at 6.56 pm.

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