Milton Dick (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I am pleased to inform the House that present in the gallery today are participants in the 2023 Australian Defence Force parliamentary exchange program, which I understand many of our fellow members are hosting this week. I extend a warm welcome to you and thank you for your service to Australia.

Honourable members: Hear, hear!

Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

on indulgence—On behalf of the government, we very much welcome the men and women in uniform who serve our nation who are present with us today. You honour us with your presence.

Peter Dutton (Dickson, Liberal Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

on indulgence—I join with the Prime Minister in offering a very warm word of welcome to those in uniform in the gallery today. It's an honour to have you up here working in the respective offices on all sides of the parliament. I hope it gives you some insight into the workings here. I hope it cures you of any interest in going into a political career post your career in uniform! But, most importantly, there is a lot that we learn by having you in our offices—of your experiences and how we can make decisions that ultimately become in our country's best interests.