Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

I know that the Matildas are receiving the support of all Australians at the moment. I've written to you and the President of the Senate today, asking, as a gesture of the support of this parliament and, indeed, the nation, that we illuminate the front of the parliament—as we have on various occasions in the past—this Sunday and Monday night, to make clear our support as the national parliament. Our support is not just for the Matildas but also for the increased participation of women in team sport and the inspiration that the Matildas are showing, particularly for young girls.

I table the letter to you and the President of the Senate. I hope that you receive this request favourably; it would be a small gesture. Quite clearly, our nation will come together on Monday night to cheer on the Matildas. I think that we should show leadership, and this is one practical way, by lighting up the front of parliament in the magical green and gold of Australia so that we cheer them on and we show leadership on this issue.

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