Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

It is my sad duty to inform the House of the death on Tuesday of this week of the Hon. Robert George 'Bob' Halverson, a member of this House for the division of Casey from 1984 until 1998 and Speaker from 1996 to 1998.

Christopher Pyne (Sturt, Liberal Party, Leader of the House) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I advise the House that, following discussions between the member for Murray, who is a member of the Halverson extended family, and the Halverson family, a condolence motion in respect of former Speaker Halverson will be formally moved when the House returns on Monday, 22 February. Members will then have an opportunity to speak to that motion. It will be referred to the Federation Chamber, and any other members who wish to speak will then be able to contribute in the Federation Chamber.

Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I thank the Leader of the House. As a mark of respect to the memory of Bob Halverson, I now invite all present to rise in their places.

Honourable members having stood in their places—

I thank the House.