House debates

Monday, 15 October 2018

Statements on Indulgence

Invictus Games

3:14 pm

Photo of Scott MorrisonScott Morrison (Cook, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | | Hansard source

On indulgence, can I issue, on behalf of all of the House, a very warm welcome to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. It's tremendous to have Prince Harry and Meghan here. We hope they have a very pleasant stay in Australia and we also commend them on the reason for why they are here and that is for the Invictus Games. We welcome all of those athletes coming to the Invictus Games. I'm sure they will have an absolutely tremendous time here in Australia. I want to particularly commend Prince Harry for his tremendous initiative in lifting the spirits of every single service man and woman all around the globe.

Photo of Bill ShortenBill Shorten (Maribyrnong, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | | Hansard source

I join with the Prime Minister in welcoming our visitors. I should also acknowledge, in particular, the Invictus Games. The Invictus Games are a marvellous development and Prince Harry should be congratulated. Our Australian team will be competing. They will do very well and their stories of effort and struggle are completely outstanding. They make us all a bit more proud to be Australian. Congratulations.

Honourable members: Hear, hear!