The full transcript of Julian Leeser's maiden speech to Parliament

Updated September 14 2016 - 10:14pm, first published 10:07pm
Julian Leeser delivers his first speech at Parliament House on Wednesday. Photo: Andrew Meares
Julian Leeser delivers his first speech at Parliament House on Wednesday. Photo: Andrew Meares
Mr Leeser said by disclosing details about his father's suicide to Parliament he hoped to spark a wider conversation. Photo: Andrew Meares.
Mr Leeser said by disclosing details about his father's suicide to Parliament he hoped to spark a wider conversation. Photo: Andrew Meares.
A younger Mr Lesser, pictured at the Macquarie lighthouse, lost his father to suicide when he was 20 years old. Photo: Brendan Esposito
A younger Mr Lesser, pictured at the Macquarie lighthouse, lost his father to suicide when he was 20 years old. Photo: Brendan Esposito
Mr Leeser's willingness to share such an intimately personal story is notable. Photo: Andrew Meares
Mr Leeser's willingness to share such an intimately personal story is notable. Photo: Andrew Meares
Mr Leeser said his most important task was to serve the people of Berowra. Photo: Andrew Meares
Mr Leeser said his most important task was to serve the people of Berowra. Photo: Andrew Meares
Mr Leeser is congratulated by other MPs after delivering his first speech. Photo: Andrew Meares
Mr Leeser is congratulated by other MPs after delivering his first speech. Photo: Andrew Meares

In a house divided, the sound of furious compassion and agreement was deafening following Julian Leeser's maiden speech to Parliament as the new Member for Berowra. 

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