Scott Ryan (Victoria, Liberal Party, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education) Share this | Hansard source

In commending the bill to the chamber I would like to congratulate General Cosgrove on his appointment and reiterate the Prime Minister's words—namely, that he cannot think of a finer or more suited candidate for the position of Governor-General than General Cosgrove. I would also like to acknowledge and thank Her Excellency the Honourable Quentin Bryce for her work throughout her term as Governor-General of Australia.

In line with past practise the proposed salary has been calculated with reference to the Chief Justice's salary, and at the request of General Cosgrove it has been reduced by the amount of his military pension. I commend the bill to the Senate.

Question agreed to.

Bill read a second time.