Chris Ellison (WA, Liberal Party, Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I move:

That the Senate—

(a)

notes:

(i)

that Wednesday, 17 September 2008 is Citizenship Day,

(ii)

the Coalition established this day of commemoration of the diversity of the Australian community in 2001,

(iii)

this is a day to celebrate the contribution to the wealth and progress of Australia by our diverse society and a tribute to all those who have contributed to and continue to build Australia’s future, and

(iv)

that Australian citizenship is the cornerstone of our inclusive and culturally diverse society, representing loyalty to Australia and its people, a shared belief in the democratic process, respect for the rights and liberties of other Australians and a commitment to uphold and obey Australia’s laws; and

(b)

urges the Rudd Labor Government to ensure that there are sufficient resources available so that all those who sit the test can adequately prepare for and understand the citizenship test.

Question agreed to.