Tanya Plibersek (Sydney, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Housing) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, I rise to ask your indulgence. There are some very special guests in the gallery today from the Oasis Youth Support Network, some young people who participated in a fabulous documentary that I know many members of the House would have watched and been very moved by. We have Captain Paul Moulds and his wife, Robyn, who work with these young people; other staff from the Oasis Youth Support Network; Ian Darling, from the Caledonia Foundation; and, most importantly, those young people who shared their lives so very bravely with so many Australian viewers to let Australians know firsthand what the experience of being young and homeless is like.

Harry Jenkins (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The Leader of the Opposition approached me earlier in the day on a similar subject. I call the Leader of the Opposition.

Brendan Nelson (Bradfield, Liberal Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

On indulgence, if I too could join with the minister in recognising Captain Paul Moulds and the magnificent men and women of the Salvation Army. Courage comes in different forms, and these young Australians have shown that and much, much more. This country is immensely proud of all of you and we are grateful, and thank God, for the work and everything you do.

Harry Jenkins (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

On behalf of the House, I warmly welcome you all.

Honourable Members:

Honourable members—Hear, hear!