Barnaby Joyce (Queensland, National Party, Shadow Minister for Finance and Debt Reduction) Share this | Hansard source

by leave—Unfortunately, at the time of the condolence motion last night the National Party were in a meeting and were at that point unaware of the condolence motion. It goes without saying that we concur with the remarks of Senator Faulkner and thank him very much for the information. We also concur with the remarks that were given by the Liberal Party. Obviously, we hope and pray for the speedy recovery of those who were injured and our thoughts and prayers are also very much with those who have fallen. The National Party will also be writing letters to them, as we do.