Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

He has accepted the invitation. I can advise that President Obama will address a combined sitting of the parliament on 17 November. The President's visit takes place in the same year that we mark the 60th anniversary of the Australia-United States alliance and the 10th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks. It is also a visit in which we will focus on strengthening our long-held alliance and the future opportunities for Australia and the United States in this Asian century. I am sure members and senators will warmly welcome President Obama to the parliament.