Ms LAWRIE - 2004-08-25
I understand the Collins family has today issued a public statement about Bob’s health and his future work commitments. Could you please inform the House of this statement?
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Karama for her question. This morning, Robbie Collins, on behalf of his father, Bob, has issued a statement indicating that his father was resigning from his consultancy positions with both the Northern Territory and the South Australian governments due to the very serious injuries Bob sustained in his recent motor vehicle accident. Bob faces a lengthy and painful rehabilitation process and will not be able to return to full-time work for some time.
Bob has made a significant contribution to the Northern Territory during the course of his employment with both this and the previous government. As we are all aware, his contributions have included the co-chairing of the Learning Lessons committee and, more recently, as an advisor based in the Office of Territory Development, with particular reference to research and innovation policies, including a focus on tropical and desert knowledge and, of course, a very key role in the successful bid for the Desert Knowledge CRC.
I am sure all members of this House wish Bob all the very best for his recovery and his rehabilitation. Our thoughts are with him and his family during this very difficult time as he works to regain his health.
Members: Hear, hear!
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Karama for her question. This morning, Robbie Collins, on behalf of his father, Bob, has issued a statement indicating that his father was resigning from his consultancy positions with both the Northern Territory and the South Australian governments due to the very serious injuries Bob sustained in his recent motor vehicle accident. Bob faces a lengthy and painful rehabilitation process and will not be able to return to full-time work for some time.
Bob has made a significant contribution to the Northern Territory during the course of his employment with both this and the previous government. As we are all aware, his contributions have included the co-chairing of the Learning Lessons committee and, more recently, as an advisor based in the Office of Territory Development, with particular reference to research and innovation policies, including a focus on tropical and desert knowledge and, of course, a very key role in the successful bid for the Desert Knowledge CRC.
I am sure all members of this House wish Bob all the very best for his recovery and his rehabilitation. Our thoughts are with him and his family during this very difficult time as he works to regain his health.
Members: Hear, hear!
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