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

I move:

That the Senate—

(a) notes:

  (i) the passing of Mr Michael Gordon, veteran journalist with Fairfax, last Saturday,

  (ii) that he was an outstanding journalist and a passionate defender of human rights,

  (iii) that his coverage of refugees, Indigenous affairs and social justice was tireless, and he helped to shine a spotlight on the injustices of the most oppressed people in our society,

  (iv) that he was deeply respected amongst his fellow colleagues, leading to a Walkley award for most outstanding contribution to journalism, and

  (v) that he will be missed, not only for his invaluable contribution to his profession, but as a principled and compassionate man; and

(b) expresses its condolences to his family, and may he rest in peace.

Question agreed to.