Dean Smith (WA, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I, and also on behalf of Senators Smith, McKenzie, Day, Bullock, Lindgren, Reynolds, Fawcett, Back, Edwards, Sinodinos, Ruston, Madigan, Fifield, Bushby, Macdonald, Cash, Cormann, Ronaldson, Williams, Bernardi, Canavan, O'Sullivan, Johnston, Fierravanti-Wells, Ryan, Seselja, McGrath, Brandis, Heffernan and Abetz, move:

That the Senate—

(a) notes:

(i) that 9 September 2015 is the day on which Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, becomes the longest reigning Sovereign in history, and

(ii) the vital and enduring role that Her Majesty has played in Australia's remarkable democratic and constitutional stability during the years of her reign; and

(b) extends to Her Majesty its continuing appreciation for the gracious manner in which she continues to fulfil her duties as Queen of Australia, which provides an inspiring example of dedication to service that unites all Australians.

Question agreed to.