Senate debates

Wednesday, 28 October 2009

Sisters of Mercy

3:36 pm

Photo of Kerry O'BrienKerry O'Brien (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party) Share this | | Hansard source

I move:

That the Senate—(a) notes that 28 October 2009 marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Goulburn congregation of the Sisters of Mercy, the first Mother House in regional Australia;(b) acknowledges the contribution of the Sisters of Mercy to the development of education, nursing, pastoral care and care for the aged and disadvantaged in Australia; and(c) congratulates the inspirational women of the Goulburn congregation on their colourful history and involvement in shaping the history of the region.

Question agreed to.