House debates
Thursday, 18 August 2011
Private Members' Business
Centenary of the Royal Australian Navy
Debate resumed on the motion:
That this House:
(1) recognises the:
(a) unique contribution made by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) to national defence since its inception 100 years ago; and
(b) naming of the Royal Australian Navy by King George V on 10 July 1911 as a significant step towards Australia's post-Federation independence from colonial rule; and
(2) notes the significant role played by the electorate of Bennelong in the development of the RAN, particularly the construction of Halverson's ships in Ryde.
Question agreed to.