Jess Walsh (Victoria, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I wish to inform the chamber that Senators Faruqi and O'Neill will also sponsor this motion. I, and also on behalf of Senators Sheldon, Watt, Wong, Lines, Faruqi and O'Neill, move:

That the Senate—

(a) notes that Monday 15 June is International Day of Justice for Cleaners;

(b) acknowledges and sincerely thanks:

(i) cleaners all over the world, for their vitally important work at the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic,

(ii) Australian cleaners, who have contributed to significantly flattening the curve of COVID-19 cases across the country whilst putting their own health at risk,

(iii) hospital cleaners, who have been particularly important during the COVID-19 pandemic where they have risked their lives on a daily basis ensuring that our hospitals remain free from COVID-19 outbreaks, and

(iv) cleaners at Parliament House, for keeping us safe; and

(c) recognises the hard work and steadfast advocacy of the United Workers Union and Health Services Union in representing cleaners across Australia.

Question agreed to.