Senate debates Distinguished Visitors


Paul Calvert

Paul Calvert President

Order! I draw the attention of honourable senators to the presence in the President’s Gallery of a parliamentary delegation from Pakistan led by Mr Hamid Nasir Chatta. On behalf of all senators, I wish you a warm welcome to Australia and, in particular, to the Senate.

Honourable Senators:

Hear, hear!

Paul Calvert

Paul Calvert President

I also draw the attention of honourable senators to the presence in the chamber of a parliamentary delegation from the Republic of Poland, led by His Excellency Mr Bogdan Borusewicz, Speaker of the Senate. On behalf of all senators, I wish you a warm welcome to Australia and, in particular, to the Senate. With the concurrence of honourable senators, I propose to invite His Excellency to take a seat on the floor of the Senate.

Honourable Senators:

Hear, hear!

Mr Borusewicz was seated accordingly.