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

In a few moments it will be one week since Christchurch was struck by this latest earthquake. As a mark of our support for, and our solidarity with, the people of New Zealand, I ask all members to stand in their places and observe two minutes silence.

Honourable members having stood in their places—

I understand that arrangements will be made at a later date for a condolence motion to be moved in relation to the tragedy. Arrangements are also being made for members to sign a book of condolence to record their sympathy for our New Zealand friends at this time.