Paul Calvert (President) Share this | Hansard source

Before moving to the take note debate, I would like to remind the Senate that this is the first sitting day since one of our distinguished senators marked his 25th anniversary in the chamber. Senator Robert Ray was elected at the 1980 election. His term commenced on 1 July 1981. He took his seat as a senator for Victoria on 18 August 1981. I should have told him I was going to say this and he would not have removed himself from the chamber. On behalf of all senators, I warmly congratulate Senator Robert Ray on his achievement and on his contribution to Australia.