Barnaby Joyce (Queensland, National Party, Leader of The Nationals in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

It is obvious throughout the chamber on both sides that this a great day for those who are members of the Catholic Church and those who strongly follow what happens in the Catholic Church. This chamber, representative of the Australian Catholic community, recognises the new Pope, Pope Francis I, and wishes him all the very best. He seems to be an extremely decent man. He will obviously bring a stronger commitment to social justice. So far he has been received well. He has an immense job in front of him and he goes forward with all the good thoughts and feelings of the Australian people.

Question agreed to.