George Brandis (Queensland, Liberal Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Hansard source

I was consulted. I supported the decision very warmly. I agree with the Prime Minister's view that it adds a grace note to our national life, and may I say how delighted I am that the first recipient of the restored orders of knights and dames of the Order of Australia is Dame Quentin Bryce, whom it has been my pleasure to know for 39 years.

Honourable senators: Hear! Hear!