I move:

That the Senate—

(a)

records its deep regret and sadness at the death of Trooper David Pearce, who died as part of a roadside bomb attack in Afghanistan on 8 October 2007;

(b)

commends his loyal and dedicated service to Australia since enlisting in the Army Reserve in 2002, including his deployment to the Solomon Islands in 2005-06; and

(c)

expresses its sincere condolences to Trooper Pearce’s wife and two children, and all loved ones for their tragic loss.

Question agreed to.