Steve Fielding (Victoria, Family First Party) Share this | Hansard source

On behalf of Family First I also join with the remarks that have been made in this condolence motion. Our heartfelt condolences, thoughts and prayers go to the family of 22-year-old Corporal Richard Edward Atkinson. There is no greater sacrifice than laying down one’s life for one’s country, and Corporal Atkinson has done this. It is a deep loss. I know Corporal Atkinson’s parents, Ross and Kate, are saddened deeply by his death. Our hearts go out to them and to his partner, Danielle.