Scott Morrison (Cook, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) | Link to this | Hansard source

on indulgence—As I mentioned to the Leader of the Opposition, we aren't going to go to indulgence speeches on this, but, Mr Speaker, I am sure you will join me in expressing our sincere condolences to the family of Mr David Irvine, who has passed away. He was chair of the Foreign Investment Review Board. He has been an outstanding servant of this country. He has put absolute meaning into the title of 'public servant'. He has worked over his entire life to pursue the national interests of our country. He is a great patriot, and he will be a big loss to our country. I want to thank him for his great service to our nation. I would ask the House to confirm our great sense of loss and our sympathies to his family.

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

on indulgence—I join with the Prime Minister in expressing my condolences to the family, friends and so many colleagues of the late David Irvine. It was a shock this morning when a journalist notified me that he had passed on. David Irvine was a giant of the Australian Public Service. He has performed many roles—secretary of departments, head of ASIO. He has been an extraordinary contributor to our national security and to the Public Service. He has advised governments, both Labor and coalition, over many decades, and he was a gentleman as well. He was someone you could ask for advice, even from opposition. He would always give it, in an entirely appropriate way, of course. He is someone who will be sadly missed.

We are reminded, with David's passing, of the important role that public servants have. The truth is that someone like David Irvine could have got much greater financial remuneration if he had chosen that path of personal interest. He chose the path of public interest. I honour him, I pay tribute to him, I thank him for his service and I thank his family for sharing him with our nation.

Andrew Wallace (Speaker) | Link to this | Hansard source

In memory of the late David Irvine AO, I ask all members to rise in their places.

Honourable members having stood in their places—

I thank the House.