Peter Garrett (Kingsford Smith, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, on indulgence: I inform the House that it has been announced today that the late Heath Ledger has been awarded an Oscar for best supporting actor. Through you, Mr Speaker, I note that this is only the second time that there has been a posthumous award for an Oscar. I know that this will be very, very warmly received by his family and by his many fans. This incredible award for this actor cements his place as one of the finest actors not only of his generation but of our entire film history.

Steven Ciobo (Moncrieff, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Small Business, Independent Contractors, Tourism and the Arts) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, on indulgence: the opposition supports the comments made by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts. There is no doubt that many Australian actors are now strutting on the world stage, and that is in no small part due to the excellent training they receive here in Australia. The opposition congratulates his family and is supportive of the government’s remarks.