Luke Gosling (Solomon, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The Invictus Games is an international sporting event for wounded, injured and ill service men and women. The games include those still on active duty and veterans. I would like to make special mention of the competitors from Darwin—Samantha Gould, Sapper Tom Foster, and Corporal Sonia Newman, who I recently met. Samantha is competing in powerlifting and is looking to use the games as an opportunity to meet new people. Having previously participated in the 2017 games, she knows how much of a good time and a memorable experience she's up for next week in Sydney. Sapper Tom Foster is currently posted to the 1st Combat Engineer Regiment. He's competing in the indoor rowing and swimming events. Tom regards making the Australian team as one of his greatest achievements. Corporal Sonia Newman will be competing in sitting volleyball and wheelchair basketball, and she's also part of the swimming team being captained by her Darwin comrade Tom Foster.

I pass on all my very best to everyone involved with the Invictus Games. I look forward to following them over the next fortnight, and hopefully watching Sonia play basketball next week. We're proud of you all. Thanks very much.