Brendan Nelson (Bradfield, Liberal Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Hansard source

On indulgence, I strongly support the remarks of the Prime Minister and congratulate the Sydney search group for their determination to find the wreck of HMAS Sydney. HMAS Sydney and the 645 men who went down in 1941 were lost, but never Australia’s pride, resilience and determination. The very deep wounds in Australian families, in the Royal Australian Navy and in our nation can now begin to heal. I thank the Prime Minister for his remarks in relation to this. I also recognise the fact that the member for Dunkley and others were instrumental in seeing that the funding was made available for this search.

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