Richard Colbeck (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services) Share this | Hansard source

The Paralympics and our para-athletes, as I've said, are an inspiration to us all, as well as elite athletes in their respective sports. These athletes have some extraordinary tales of hardship that they've overcome to be competing in these games. They are an enormous demonstration of how sport and physical activity can play an important role in our lives and, in some circumstances, give an opportunity that would not exist otherwise. That's very much the case with the story of some of our para-athletes. They have opportunities that they would not have otherwise had. I say to all Australians: I hope you enjoy the 2020 Paralympics. I look forward to watching them and I look forward to cheering on our athletes to do their best, as I know that they're aspiring to do, over the next few weeks. (Time expired)