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

At the request of Senators Wong and Griff, I move:

That the Senate—

(a) notes that Friday, 12 February 2021 is the Lunar New Year and that 2021 is the year of the Ox, which represents hard work, honesty and positivity;

(b) wishes Happy Lunar New Year and a positive and prosperous year ahead to all Australians and in particular those celebrating Lunar New Year; and

(c) celebrates Australia's diversity, one of our nation's great strengths.

Jonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries) 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.

Jonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The government strongly supports this motion. We extend our best wishes to the many Australians celebrating the arrival of the Year of the Ox—the symbol of strength, resilience and positivity. Australia is one of the most successful multicultural societies in the world and our strength and resilience comes from our unity as Australians, regardless of our faith or cultural background. The government is strongly committed to maintaining social cohesion.

Question agreed to.