Harry Jenkins (Scullin, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

From the chair, I would like to associate myself with this motion. Whilst I observed Don Chipp the public figure, I am very heartened that in recognising his life we have recognised his formative years as a product of the northern suburbs of Melbourne and as a supporter of the Fitzroy Football Club—the fact that he was a ‘Roy Boy’. I acknowledge that not only in his lifetime as a member of the Liberal Party was he a true liberal but in his creation of a third force in Australian politics he understood that our politics is about the discussion of ideas, that we are as a nation a broad church and that everyone should be able to pursue their opinions with the freedoms that our system allows. I join with other members who have spoken in this debate in expressing my condolences to Don’s family and all who admired and loved his life. I know that it will not be forgotten.

I understand that it is the wish of honourable members to signify at this stage their respect and sympathy by rising in their places.

Question agreed to, honourable members standing in their places.

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