Graham Perrett (Moreton, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the member for Lindsay for his contribution. I know that he cares passionately about both his constituents and defence matters. Those two matters often intersect. I also am pleased to speak in support of the Defence Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2009. Before I do so, I just want to digress and say a special thankyou to the hosts who looked after me out at Amberley Air Base as part of the parliamentary placement program, particularly Air Commodore Sowade and all of his staff who looked after me and took me on a wonderful flight that was especially enjoyable in a C-17 on the last day. They put me through lots of wonderful experiences and I just want to pass on my thanks to them.

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