I draw the Senate’s attention to the death on 10 September 2006 of His Majesty Taufa’ahau Tupou IV, King of Tonga. With the concurrence of senators, I intend to convey the Senate’s condolences to Her Majesty The Queen of Tonga. I invite senators to stand in silence in memory of His Late Majesty.

Honourable senators having stood in their places—

I thank the Senate.