John Howard (Bennelong, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

On indulgence, I know I will meet with the approval of all members in extending to George Miller, the great Australian director, the congratulations of the Australian parliament in light of the fact that Happy Feet has won the best animated feature at the Academy Awards. It is a wonderful Oscar for this remarkable movie, which was made at Sydney’s Fox Studios with a largely Australian crew of more than 500 and used the voices of Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, the late Steve Irwin and other Hollywood stars. It is a wonderful Australian achievement, and I know that all members will join me in extending congratulations to George Miller.

Kevin Rudd (Griffith, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Also on indulgence, on behalf of our side of the House I also extend to George Miller and his team congratulations on winning this Oscar. George is a Brisbane boy. It is terrific when you have got someone like that being awarded a significant award such as the Oscar, someone who has already done such films as Mad Max, Lorenzo’s Oil and Babe. This is a great outcome for George Miller. It is a great outcome, also, for the film industry, and we congratulate all those concerned with Happy Feet.