Senate debates

Tuesday, 25 November 2014

Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers

Solomon Islands: General Election

3:35 pm

Photo of Linda ReynoldsLinda Reynolds (WA, Liberal Party) Share this | | Hansard source

I seek leave to correct information I provided in an adjournment speech last night on the Solomon Islands election.

Leave granted.

Thank you. Last night I reported to the Senate on my participation as a Commonwealth observer to the Solomon Islands at their general election last week. Then I advised that no women had been elected to the new 50 member parliament. Happily, I have been advised today that in fact one woman, Freda Tuki Soria Comua, has been elected in Temotu Vatud. On behalf of us all, I would like to congratulate her and wish her well in her new role.

Photo of Stephen ParryStephen Parry (President) Share this | | Hansard source

What a pleasant way to correct the record. Thank you, Senator Reynolds.