Senate debates

Thursday, 11 June 2020

Motions

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

5:05 pm

Photo of Dean SmithDean Smith (WA, Liberal Party) Share this | | Hansard source

Before moving general business notice of motion No. 618, I ask that the names of Senators Antic and Stoker be added as co-sponsors. I, and also on behalf of Senators Griff, Antic and Stoker, move:

That the Senate—

(a) notes that 2 June 2020 marked the 67th anniversary of the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia and Head of the Commonwealth;

(b) recognises Her Majesty for the strong sense of duty and grace she has shown during her reign as the longest serving Queen of the United Kingdom, Queen of Australia, and Head of the Commonwealth realm; and

(c) acknowledges:

  (i) Her Majesty's unwavering commitment to execute her duties in the service of the Commonwealth; and

  (ii) Her Majesty's representative, His Excellency General the Hon. David Hurley AC DSC, and the other 26 former Governors-General, who have dutifully executed their constitutional and ceremonial duties in the service of Australia and its people.

Question agreed to.