On 24 November 2011 she was nominated by the Opposition for the position of House Speaker, which she declined however she accepted the Government's nomination for the position of Deputy Speaker on the same day and was elected to the position following a ballot.
She was nominated by the Opposition for the position of House Speaker. This was on 24 November 2011. She declined however. She accepted the Government's nomination for the position of Deputy Speaker on the same day. She was elected to the position following a ballot House Speaker.