When people retire from politics and are recognised for their service, there is an established hierarchy of naming rights. Local councillors get a street in a new housing subdivision named after them. State MPs might qualify for an amenities block or even an entire park named in their honour.
Nationally, the greatest accolade, reserved for the elite level of parliamentary performance, is to have a suburb of Canberra named after you.
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