Deborah O'Neill (NSW, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I seek to state on the record in this chamber my thoughts I tweeted yesterday morning. It was a struggle to find the words to respond to the tragedy in the Hunter. I simply said:

Such deep sadness this morning in the wake of the Hunter tragedy. The heart ache of the great loss of life and so many injured is immediate.

Sadly, there will be many mornings of continuing grief and trauma for those families. I want to congratulate my colleague in the other chamber Dan Repacholi for his amazing leadership in that community, and other community leaders, like Jay Suvaal—the nation stands with you. As a senator for New South Wales, I thank you for your concern from across the nation. (Time expired)