Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

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) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I thank the Leader of the Opposition. The Minister for Health, seeking to support the comments.

Greg Hunt (Flinders, Liberal Party, Minister for Health) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

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) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I thank both the Leader of the Opposition and the Minister for Health.