Peter Garrett (Kingsford Smith, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts) Share this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, on indulgence: I inform the House that it has been announced today that the late Heath Ledger has been awarded an Oscar for best supporting actor. Through you, Mr Speaker, I note that this is only the second time that there has been a posthumous award for an Oscar. I know that this will be very, very warmly received by his family and by his many fans. This incredible award for this actor cements his place as one of the finest actors not only of his generation but of our entire film history.

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