Jacinta Collins (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Parliamentary Secretary for School Education and Workplace Relations) Share this | Hansard source

At the request of Senator Lundy, I move:

That the Senate notes that:

(a) Friday, 16 November 2012, was the celebration of Deepavali, a special day in the calendar for Indian Australians;

(b) Deepavali or the 'festival of lights' is a positive and joyous celebration that represents hope, renewal, happiness, forgiveness and goodwill;

(c) Deepavali is one of the biggest celebrations of the year – it transcends religious differences to unite everyone in celebration; and

(d) Australia is a richly multicultural nation which embraces the religious and cultural traditions of our diverse population.

Question agreed to.