Graham Edwards (Cowan, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary (Defence and Veterans' Affairs)) Share this | Hansard source

to move:

That this House:

(1)

recognises that Friday, 18 August is the 40^th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan;

(2)

recognises that this battle was the defining battle in Australia’s longest war;

(3)

recognises the bravery, tenacity and courage of those who fought in that battle and those who supported them;

(4)

recognises the sacrifice of all who served and suffered in that war;

(5)

recognises the ongoing needs of veterans who served in that conflict and recognises the ongoing needs of family members and in particular the unresolved health issues of a number of children of Vietnam Veterans; and

(6)

reaffirms the support of this House for these veterans and their families. (Notice given 20 June 2006.)

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