Richard Di Natale (Victoria, Australian Greens) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I move:

That the Senate—

(a) notes:

  (i) that Australian Parliament House is the most significant monument that represents our democracy, owned by its citizens, to be enjoyed by thousands of Australians and visiting tourists alike,

  (ii) that Parliament House was designed to reflect Australia's egalitarian traditions where politicians are subservient to the Australian people, and

  (iii) the significant expanse of security in and around Parliament House in recent years which has already impacted on the amenity and utility enjoyed by previous visitors; and

(b) rejects further restrictions on the freedom for visitors to enjoy this building and freely participate in their democracy.

Question negatived.