Senate debates

Wednesday, 3 September 2008

Distinguished Visitors

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Order! I draw the attention of honourable senators to the presence in the chamber of the Rt Hon. Baroness Ashton of Upholland, Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Lords. On behalf of all senators, I wish you a warm welcome to Australia and, in particular, to the Senate.

Honourable Senators:

Hear, hear!

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Further, I draw the attention of honourable senators to the presence in the President’s gallery of a parliamentary delegation from Sweden comprising members of the Social Insurance Committee, led by the chair of the committee, Mr Gunnar Axen MP. On behalf of all senators, I wish you a warm welcome to Australia and, in particular, to the Senate.

Honourable Senators:

Hear, hear!