Geoff Lyons (Bass, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I note in the gallery the magnificent primary school from Bass, Larmenier Catholic Primary School, and welcome them to the House. I recently had the good fortune to attend the Navy day celebrations along with my state Labor colleague the Attorney-General, Brian Wightman, at the George Town Max Harris memorial garden. This service was held at the end of Navy Week, a time to celebrate and commemorate the excellent work undertaken by the Royal Australian Navy. The Royal Australian Navy has a proud history of protecting Australia and its waters. Its vision is to be a navy with 'a worldwide reputation for excellence as a sea power, a well-equipped, professional team of highly motivated and qualified people serving Australia with honour, supported by a nation proud of its Navy'.

I was pleased to be included in the commemorative service celebrating Navy Week this year and would like to extend my thanks to the George Town subsection of the Naval Association of Australia for hosting the wreath-laying service. It was a great event with an excellent turnout on the day. I would particularly like to thank Alex McNeill, the president of the George Town subsection.

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