Tears and hugs for departing MP Melissa Parke, who waged war against indifference

By Michael Gordon
Updated May 4 2016 - 7:53pm, first published 6:17pm
Melissa Parke is embraced by Philip Ruddock after her farewell speech at Parliament House. Photo: Andrew Meares
Melissa Parke is embraced by Philip Ruddock after her farewell speech at Parliament House. Photo: Andrew Meares
A tearful Sarah Hanson-Young hugs Melissa Clarke. Photo: Andrew Meares
A tearful Sarah Hanson-Young hugs Melissa Clarke. Photo: Andrew Meares
Melissa Parke delivers her valedictory speech at Parliament House. Photo: Andrew Meares
Melissa Parke delivers her valedictory speech at Parliament House. Photo: Andrew Meares
Melissa Parke is congratulated after her valedictory speech.  Photo: Andrew Meares
Melissa Parke is congratulated after her valedictory speech. Photo: Andrew Meares

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