‘I rise to speak briefly to this motion and about the wonderful contribution that the Hon. David Ridgway made to this chamber from 2002 until 30 June this year. I first met David at a rural and regional council meeting in Murray Bridge back when he still had hair on his head—not much, I admit, but some. From memory he was on a parliamentary panel at the time, speaking about all things agriculture, food and fisheries, forests and tourism. I immediately got on well with David, and we would always have great conversations about the regions whenever we caught up at Liberal Party events.
David has always been a shining example of exemplary advocacy for the South Australian community in this chamber over a number of years. In his role as shadow minister and then as Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council and as minister he was always approachable, engaging and diligent. I am extremely grateful for the support the Hon. David Ridgway has given me on my entrance into this chamber last year. We will miss him; however, we welcome the Hon. Heidi Girolamo, who has taken his place, and I have no doubt that she will be a great advocate for South Australians in this place.
I wish David, Meredith and their family all the best in their new home in London, and I am confident that David will continue to deliver for all South Australians in his role as Agent-General.’
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