by leave—I thank Senator Faulkner for informing the Senate about this tragedy which has overtaken so many Australians, an American and an Afghani in the war in Afghanistan. I add, simply, a word—which I know all in the Senate and the people of Australia agree with—of sympathy, empathy and heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and working comrades of the Australians who have lost their lives or who were injured. They are there in the service of this nation; they are courageous Australians, and our thoughts are with all of them.