Anne Urquhart Tasmania, Australian Labor Party
3:38 pm
At the request of Senators Singh and Storer, I move:
That the Senate notes that—
(a) 1 September 2018 was National Wattle Day;
(b) since 1993, the Australian Republic Movement has supported National Wattle Day celebrations throughout Australia;
(c) this year Australians joined together at barbecues across the country to celebrate National Wattle Day, and to rally support for an Australian republic; and
(d) a significant and growing majority of Australians prefer an Australian to be Australia's Head of State.
Mitch Fifield Victoria, Liberal Party, Minister for Communications and the Arts
3:39 pm
I seek leave to make a short statement.
Mitch Fifield Victoria, Liberal Party, Minister for Communications and the Arts
Wattle Day is a day for all Australians and has traditionally been associated with the charity fundraising. As such, it's not necessarily appropriate to associate Wattle Day with a particular campaign.
Question agreed to.