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

Before moving the motion, I wish to inform the chamber that the names of Senators Abetz, Askew, Hughes, O'Neill, McLachlan and Urquhart have been added. I, and also on behalf of Senators Duniam, Abetz, Askew, Hughes, O'Neill, McLachlan and Urquhart, move:

That the Senate—

(a) acknowledges that Rotary Australia will celebrate its centenary anniversary and first 100 years of service in 2021; and

(b) notes that:

  (i) the first Australian Rotary Clubs were founded in Melbourne and Sydney back in 1921,

  (ii) there are approximately 30,000 members who belong to one of the 1,100 charter Rotary Clubs established throughout Australia, and

  (iii) Australian Rotary Clubs are part of a larger international network of business, professional and community leaders who seek to make the world a better place through practical efforts at the local level.

Question agreed to.