Kerry Nettle (NSW, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

by leave—One of the regular things that we do in the Senate is acknowledge particular days of national significance. This motion is about one of those days: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It is an issue we have spoken about in this chamber. I had the opportunity to speak with the office of the minister, who I understand is in agreement with recognising and acknowledging this day. One of the practices of this chamber is that when people want to discuss a particular motion that is being put forward the opportunity is there for them to do that, by giving notice the day before. That is the opportunity that the minister’s office took up, to speak with me last night about this motion, and we were able to reach agreement and be happy to proceed with this motion. That is an opportunity that is open to all senators who seek to engage in the debate, and I encourage all senators, including Senator Fielding, to take that opportunity as other senators do.