Julia Gillard (Lalor, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Prime Minister) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

to present a bill for an act to amend the Building and Construction Industry Improvement Act 2005, and for related purposes. (Building and Construction Industry Improvement Amendment (Transition to Fair Work) Bill 2009)

Greg Combet (Charlton, Australian Labor Party, Minister Assisting the Minister for Climate Change) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

to present a bill for an act to amend the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000, and for related purposes. (Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2009)

Laurie Ferguson (Reid, Australian Labor Party, Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs and Settlement Services) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

to present a bill for an act to amend the law relating to migration, and for other purposes. (Migration Amendment (Abolishing Detention Debt) Bill 2009)

Peter Slipper (Fisher, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

to move—

That the House:

(1)

notes that:

(a)

4 June 2009 was the 20th anniversary of the first post-war free elections in Poland, and that these elections marked the end of undemocratic communist party rule in Poland; and

(b)

the example of free election in Poland led to the overthrow of all the communist regimes of central and eastern Europe, to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of Germany, and eventually also to the dissolution of the Soviet Union;

(2)

congratulates the people of Poland for their unbroken record of struggle over more than 60 years against both Nazi and Communist occupiers to regain their independence and restore democracy and freedom; and

(3)

notes that the restoration of democracy and a free market economy has led to the increasing security, prosperity and freedom which Poland has enjoyed since 1989, culminating in membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and European Union.

Michael Danby (Melbourne Ports, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

to move—

That the House:

(1)

notes:

(a)

the Commonwealth of Australia and the Republic of Turkey have established a unique relationship and bond based upon the sacrifices of young men from both nations and that this uniqueness at the core of deep rooted relations between the two countries gained even more momentum by the unforgettable reconciliatory remarks of the Founder of the Modern Turkish Republic Mustafa Kemal Ataturk to the mothers of fallen Anzacs: “…You, the mothers, who sent their sons from far away countries wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well.”; and

(b)

that the Turkish nation is now a friendly power and members of the Turkish community have now successfully integrated into Australian society;

(2)

celebrates and commends the achievements and contributions of the Turkish community here in the Commonwealth of Australia in the 42 years since their arrival;

(3)

acknowledges the unique relationship that exists between Australia and Turkey, a bond highlighted by both nations’ commitment to the rights and liberties of our citizens and the pursuit of a just world, highlighted by the statement of Ataturk “Peace at Home, Peace in the World”;

(4)

commends the Republic of Turkey’s commitment to the shared values of democracy, the rule of law and secularism; and

(5)

on the 42nd anniversary of the Formal Agreement between the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Turkey concerning the Residence and Employment of Turkish Citizens in Australia, pledges our friendship, commitment and enduring support to the people of Turkey as we celebrate this important occasion together.