Anne Urquhart (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I wish to inform the chamber that Senators McKenzie and Payne will also sponsor this motion. At the request of Senators Bilyk, Brown, Farrell, McKenzie and Payne, I move:

That the Senate:

(a) notes that:

  (i) Veterans' Health Week 2018 was held from 22 September to 30 September 2018 with a theme of Nutrition, following last year's theme of Physical Activity,

  (ii) the Invictus Games, which use the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, will this year be held in Sydney from 20 October to 27 October 2018, and

  (iii) this high-level sporting event will host some of the world's elite athletes, at the same time highlighting some of the difficulties faced and sacrifices made by men and women who have served their country; and

(b) congratulates all athletes selected to represent Australia at the 2018 Games and conveys its best wishes for their success in and enjoyment of the competition.

Anne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for International Development and the Pacific) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I seek leave to make a short statement.

Sue Lines (WA, Deputy-President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Leave is granted for one minute.

Anne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for International Development and the Pacific) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

In a few days time, 500 athletes from 18 nations, including 72 Australians, will compete in individual and team sports, including archery, athletics, indoor rowing, road cycling, sitting volleyball, swimming, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby and many more, at the Invictus Games. The Invictus Games uses the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect for wounded, injured and ill active service members and veterans. The games are an opportunity to honour the service and sacrifice of the men and women who defend our freedoms and values. Australians can be proud of our team.

Question agreed to.