Katy Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Public Service) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Green, who is a mad sports fan, for the question and for the opportunity to reflect on the success of the Australian Olympic team.

Australia sent 460 athletes to Paris for the 2024 Olympics, and it is an honour to be able to celebrate their success here in the Senate today. Across 33 sports, our athletes gave their all for their sport and their country and, back home, we gave our sleepless nights and early mornings in front of the TV cheering them on. As the PM said when he greeted our athletes this morning, 'Every single one of these athletes has done us proud.' Not everyone had a medal around their neck, but every single one of them was worth their weight in gold; every single one of them has done our country proud.

Jess Fox and Eddie Ockenden represented Australia with pride at the opening ceremony as flag bearers. Jess secured her place as the undisputed queen of the rapids, winning two gold medals and being elected to the International Olympic Committee's Athletes Commission and the Brisbane 2032 board. Noemie added to the Fox family medal hall with gold in the canoe slalom. Our Dolphins absolutely dazzled in the pool, with lots of silver, gold and bronze, with incredible team spirit in the relays and fearlessness from Moesha Johnson, who swam 10 kilometres up and down the river.