Harry Jenkins (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

Order! Whilst it might seem redundant, to signify their support, I invite honourable members to rise in their places.

Honourable members having stood in their places—

I thank the House. I understand that it might suit the convenience of the House if we pause whilst the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition pay their respects to people in the distinguished visitors gallery.

Applause from the public gallery as the Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition and Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs meet with representatives of Australia’s Indigenous peoples in the distinguished visitors gallery.

Rather uniquely, the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition, on indulgence.

See this speech in context