Julia Gillard (Lalor, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, on indulgence, I suspect when it comes to many sporting codes I will need to defer to the expertise of the Leader of the Opposition. I know about my AFL, but my knowledge gets a little bit more limited as we move away from Australian football. I know the Deputy Leader of the Opposition is more of my way of thinking, with her attachment with West Coast—and I have heard her talk on that very passionately at the North Melbourne grand final breakfast. I join with the Leader of the Opposition in his remarks. He is absolutely right and we should not let the moment pass by without the parliament noting the performance of the Socceroos and congratulating them on their efforts.

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