Dean Smith (WA, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Before moving general business notice of motion No. 514, I ask that Senator Antic's name be added to the motion. I, and also on behalf of Senators Antic, move:

That the Senate—

(a) acknowledges the 18 years of diplomatic relations and longstanding friendship between Australia and Bhutan;

(b) notes that:

  (i) the King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the Fifth King ('Dragon King'), acceded to the throne on 9 December 2006, and

  (ii) His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck celebrated his 40th birthday on 21 February; and

(c) acknowledges the accession of the Dragon King catalysed Bhutan's transition to a fully democratic government, with the adoption of the 'Constitution of Bhutan' under his reign.

Question agreed to.