Jacqui Dean is one of the most experienced members of the House, having been an MP since 2005, first for the Otago electorate and, since 2008, for the renamed Waitaki electorate—one of the biggest electorates in the country. She was previously a councillor and has been Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and Minister for Small Business in the Government of the Rt Hon Bill English. A diligent member of select committees, she's demonstrated a willingness to work on issues on a cross-party basis. Some may argue that her experience in broadcasting would set her up very well for the role that she is about to undertake, and I commend and warmly support her choice by the National Party for the role of presiding officer. I believe it completes a very strong team.