Stephen Parry (President) Share this | Hansard source

Just in closing the debate, I will reflect on two matters. The first one is the first time that I met Malcolm Fraser. I was a police officer as part of his security contingent. After having a few things thrown at him during the day, at the end of night at the hotel he wanted to speak with us. I was very impressed. Those things stay with you. I had never met a Prime Minister before. That was the first one I had ever met. I was impressed by his demeanour and the way he handled himself through the day. He was very easy to work with from a police perspective. Also, the final time I saw Malcolm Fraser, after having encountered him throughout his life, was on 28 November last year when he was back in Tasmania at Launceston airport. I had a brief encounter with him then. They are my two reflections that I wish to share with the chamber.

On behalf of the Senate, I extend our deepest sympathy to Mrs Tamie Fraser; their children, spouses and grandchildren; and all of his close personal friends. Senators, I ask you to join with me in rising in our places to consent to the motion.

Question agreed to, honourable senators standing in their places.