Paul Calvert (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I inform the Senate that Senator Hill resigned his place as a senator for the state of South Australia on 15 March 2005. Pursuant to the provisions of section 21 of the Constitution, the Governor of South Australia was notified of the vacancy in the representation of that state caused by the resignation. I table a facsimile copy of the letter of resignation and a copy of the letter to the Governor of South Australia.

Nick Minchin (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Finance and Administration) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

by leave—I am sure all senators will join with me in congratulating Robert Hill on what I think is a very well deserved appointment by the government as Australia’s next Ambassador to the United Nations. I am sure many senators look forward to enjoying Robert’s hospitality on their next visit to New York.