Senate debates

Tuesday, 6 February 2018

Motions

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

4:16 pm

Photo of David BushbyDavid Bushby (Tasmania, Liberal Party) Share this | | Hansard source

At the request of Senator Smith, I move:

That the Senate—

(a) notes that today, 6 February 2018, marks the 66th anniversary of the ascension to the throne of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II;

(b) notes that, in the 66 years since her ascension, she has continued to honour the promise made on the occasion of her 21st birthday to be devoted to the service of her people in Australia and across the Commonwealth;

(c) acknowledges the tireless and dedicated service Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has shown in her role as constitutional monarch; and

(d) notes that 2 June 2018 will mark 65 years since the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Question agreed to.