In a passionate speech to Parliament on Tuesday, opposition financial services spokesman Stephen Jones paid tribute to his 15-year-old gay nephew, Ollie, who recently took his own life.
"Last week, my family said farewell to my nephew Ollie," Mr Jones said.
"He was a beautiful, creative, courageous young man. He was loved and accepted by his parents, by his family by his friends and community.'
Mr Jones said his parents were in "anguish" over the loss of his young nephew who had been struggling with his mental health.
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