by admin | Feb 24, 2015 | Speeches
On Tuesday 10 February 2015 James Purcell made his Inaugural Speech in the Parliament of Victoria. Mr PURCELL (Western Victoria) I commence as I always commence my public statements — by paying my respects to all those who have fought and died in wars throughout the world to defend Australia, our way of life and our freedom. It is a great honour to be elected, but my inaugural speech will not be about me. I will concentrate on Victoria and, more directly, western Victoria, in particular what I see as good and what I see as needing attention during the next four years. Before that I must thank the many loyal supporters, volunteers and voters and more than 850 members who have contributed to the election of Vote 1 Local Jobs. Without their support it would not be possible for me to be here today. I also thank my family — my wife, Robyn, my children Nathan, Aaron and Sasha and their families — for their unending support. I also appreciate the great support of my deputy, Tanya Waterson, and her commitment and effort to get me elected. Words cannot truly explain her efforts. In addition, I thank my mother and father, Bonnie and Bernie Purcell, for their never-ending support. I would also like to thank a former member for Western Victoria Region, David O’Brien, for his focused representation of the region during the last four years and wish him every success in the future. It is also timely to congratulate the former Premier, Denis Napthine, the member for South-West Coast in the Assembly and my local lower house member, for his tireless dedication to...
