I know the Parliamentary Library will send it to me if I ask, for a fee. But, you know, reading the words was just fine for me. I can imagine Bomber’s meandering tone of voice well enough.

I’m wondering where Beazley will turn up next. His speech ends:

My passion to serve this nation burns stronger than before whatever opportunities might arise. I love this country and I believe in its future. I will look for new fields of endeavour and new battles to join in the years to come. There is so much ground for our nation to cover, some territory to win back and so much to do if Australia is to become the nation it can be.

There’s a lot more to come here. Beazley turns 59 in December.