House debates Statements on Indulgence
Callaghan, William
Anthony Albanese Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition
3:15 pm
Mr Speaker, briefly, something I think everyone in the chamber and those listening outside the chamber will want to know—it's great news—is that 14-year-old autistic boy William Callaghan has been found. He had been lost in Victorian bushland for two days. Ben Gibbs, an experienced bushman, found him. He's a true hero. This is something that has been followed, I know, by many members and by the general public as well. This is fantastic news for young William and for his family.
Tony Smith Speaker
I thank the Leader of the Opposition. The Minister for Health, seeking to support the comments.
Greg Hunt Flinders, Liberal Party, Minister for Health
3:16 pm
Thank you very much, Mr Speaker. I want to thank the Leader of the Opposition. As a Victorian, as a father, as a member of this House, I want to say to all of our searchers, our emergency workers, our police and everybody involved: thank you for finding William. It's an important day for his family and for every family.
Tony Smith Speaker
I thank both the Leader of the Opposition and the Minister for Health.