Larissa Waters (Queensland, Australian Greens) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Before moving general business notice of motion No. 789, I seek leave to amend the motion to add the name of Senator Siewert to the motion.

Stephen Parry (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Yes, it can be added. We do not leave for that so Senator Siewert's name is now added.

Larissa Waters (Queensland, Australian Greens) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I move:

That the Senate—

(a) expresses its deep gratitude for the great and pivotal contribution to Australia’s environment movement made by the late Felicity ‘Flic’ Wishart; in particular, her contribution to campaigns to protect our rainforests, stop broad-scale land clearing in Queensland, protect our wild rivers, confront the threat of climate change, protect the marine environment and finally to the ongoing campaign to protect the Great Barrier Reef; and

(b) conveys its sympathy and condolences to her partner Todd and her two sons, Bardi and Clancy.

Mitch Fifield (Victoria, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Social Services) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I seek leave to make a short statement.

Stephen Parry (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Leave is granted for one minute.

Mitch Fifield (Victoria, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Social Services) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The coalition government offers its sincere condolences to Ms Wishart's friends and family. Felicity Wishart made a significant contribution to environmental advocacy throughout her career. While we have not always seen eye to eye on policy approaches, the government respected the passion and spirit of her efforts.

Question agreed to.