Senate debates

Monday, 7 July 2014

Condolences

Chidgey, Lance Corporal Todd John

12:01 pm

Photo of Eric AbetzEric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Employment) Share this | | Hansard source

by leave—I move:

That the Senate records its deep regret at the death, on 1 July 2014, of Lance Corporal Todd John Chidgey, in Kabul, Afghanistan, places on record its appreciation of his service to Australia, and tenders its profound sympathy to his family in their bereavement.

Photo of Stephen ParryStephen Parry (President) Share this | | Hansard source

I ask honourable senators to stand in silence to signify their assent to the motion moved by Senator Abetz.

Question agreed to, honourable senators standing in their places.