Debate resumed from 3 February, on motion by Mr Rudd:

That the House expresses its deep regret at the death on 1 February 2009 of the Honourable Peter Howson CMG, a former Federal Minister and Member for Fawkner and Casey, and place on record its appreciation of his long and meritorious public service, and tender its profound sympathy to his family in their bereavement.

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