Damian Hale (Solomon, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

to move—

That the House:

(1)

notes:

(a)

that the 66th Commemoration (19 February 2008) of the bombing of Darwin;

(b)

the heroism of defence personnel and the people of Darwin during the raids;

(c)

the tragic loss of life and injuries suffered in Darwin on 19 February 1942;

(d)

the national significance of this day in the history of Australia; and

(e)

the importance of North Australia in the Battle for Australia;

(2)

commends the Rudd Labor Government in fulfilling an election promise in working to establish an annual day for all Australians to commemorate the Battle for Australia.

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