The following notices were given:
Stephen Smith Perth, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs
to present a Bill for an Act to make provision relating to sanctions to facilitate the conduct of Australia’s external affairs, and for related purposes.
to present a Bill for an Act to amend the Export Market Development Grants Act 1997, and for related purposes.
Mr Tony Burke Watson, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
to present a Bill for an Act to amend various Acts relating to fisheries, and for related purposes.
to present a Bill for an Act to deal with things done in connection with the Farm Family Support Scheme, and for related purposes.
Kate Ellis Adelaide, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Early Childhood Education, Childcare and Youth
to present a Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to family assistance, and for related purposes.
Jenny Macklin Jagajaga, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
to present a Bill for an Act to make amendments consequential on the enactment of the Paid Parental Leave Act 2010, and for related purposes.
to present a Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to child support and family assistance, and for other purposes.
Greg Combet Charlton, Australian Labor Party, Minister Assisting the Minister for Climate Change
to present a Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to veterans’ affairs, and for related purposes.
Peter Garrett Kingsford Smith, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts
to present a Bill for an Act to amend the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989, and for related purposes.
Laurie Ferguson Reid, Australian Labor Party, Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs and Settlement Services
to present a Bill for an Act to amend the Migration Act 1958, and for other purposes.
Chris Bowen Prospect, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law
to present a Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to banking, insurance and superannuation, and for other purposes.
to present a Bill for an Act to amend the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, and for related purposes.
Paul Neville Hinkler, National Party
to move:
That this House:
- (1)
- acknowledges the:
- (a)
- unquestionable bravery of 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR) at the Battle of Long Tan in Vietnam on 18 August 1996 and the singular heroism of units in the face of overwhelming enemy numbers, especially that of D Company; and
- (b)
- well deserved upgrade of a number of decorations:
- (i)
- Major Harry Smith (from Military Cross to Star of Gallantry, ie, Distinguished Service Order equivalent);
- (ii)
- Lieutenant Dave Sabben and Lieutenant Geoff Kendall (from Mentioned in Despatches to Medal for Gallantry, ie, Military Cross equivalent); and
- (c)
- strength of D Company 6RAR (as at 18 August 1966) which has the right to wear the former Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation Emblem;
- (2)
- deplores the loss of documentation which has deprived 12 other Australian combatants from receiving appropriate recognition;
- (3)
- calls on the Australian Government to convene a further inquiry to assess and document by eye witness reports, cross examination and other sources, the known courageous action of combatants on that day with particular reference to the 12 soldiers involved; and
- (4)
- seeks appropriate remedy, by way of award, to those unjustly treated.