Tony Abbott (Warringah, Liberal Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Hansard source

I rise to support the remarks of the Prime Minister. The death of Osama bin Laden is an important breakthrough in the fight against terror. As the Prime Minister said, it certainly does not mean that the terror threat is removed, but it is grounds for optimism and an unmistakable sign that this is not an unwinnable war. The Australian forces who have served so long and so well in Afghanistan are entitled to feel very encouraged by this breakthrough, and the families of Australian victims of terrorism are entitled to feel quiet satisfaction that the author of the worst terrorist atrocity in world history has finally been brought to justice.

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