Christopher Back (WA, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I, and also on behalf of Senator Lazarus, move:

That the Senate—

(a) notes the significant contribution of Mr Bart Cummings to the Australian racing industry;

(b) recognises Mr Cummings' outstanding achievements, including:

(i) becoming a Member of the Order of Australia in 1982 as recognition for his services to the racing industry,

(ii) his induction into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame on 11 December 1991,

(iii) being awarded a Centennial Medal and carrying the Olympic torch in 2000,

(iv) being an inaugural inductee into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame, and

(v) winning an extraordinary number of renowned racing events for his consistent efforts, including but not limited to:

  •   12 Melbourne Cups,

  •   32 Derbys,

  •   24 Oaks,

  •   7 Caulfield Cups,

  •   5 Cox Plates,

  •   4 Golden Slippers,

  •   5 Doncaster Handicaps,

  •   13 Australian Cups,

  •   11 Mackinnon Stakes,

  •   8 Newmarket Handicaps,

  •   5 Caulfield Guineas,

  •   5 Thousand Guineas, and

  •   16 Sires Produce Stakes; and

(c) acknowledges the passing of Mr Cummings and offers its sincerest condolences to his family, friends, industry colleagues and the broader racing community for the loss of such an extraordinary Australian icon.

Question agreed to.