Kerry O'Brien (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

At the request of the President, I move:

That the Senate—

(1)

Recognises the Association of Former Members of the Parliament of Australia, formed in 1988, as a forum in which former Members and Senators can meet, discuss and promote parliamentary democracy.

(2)

Acknowledges the contribution made by the Association and its members to debate on public policy in Australia and the furthering of parliamentary democracy in general.

(3)

Welcomes the role of the Association in encouraging former Members and Senators to maintain their contacts, associations and friendships established during their tenure as Australia parliamentarians.

(4)

Endorses the Association’s role in establishing fraternal relations with kindred organisations within Australia and internationally.

Question agreed to.