Greg Piper says he would consider the Speakers role if it was offered

Matthew Kelly
Updated March 25 2019 - 4:41pm, first published 5:30am
Grassroots campaign: Greg Piper prepares a democracy sausage sandwich with supporters at Biraban Public School. Mr Piper had claimed 72.8 per cent of the two-party preferred vote on Sunday.
Grassroots campaign: Greg Piper prepares a democracy sausage sandwich with supporters at Biraban Public School. Mr Piper had claimed 72.8 per cent of the two-party preferred vote on Sunday.

Re-elected Lake Macquarie MP Greg Piper said he would consider taking the role of Parliamentary Speaker if he was approached, but his first priority remains his electorate. 

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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