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Diary

17 August 2019

9:00 AM

17 August 2019

9:00 AM

Even in parliament, fashions change. I am not referring to the width of lapels, the length of dresses, the style of tie or whether the Speaker wears a gown, although these fashions go through cycles. When Steve Martin was Speaker, his penchant for bright floral and geometric ties was copied by many others in the chamber.

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