Page 26 - Week 01 - Tuesday, 12 February 1991
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MR JENSEN (3.33), by leave: I move:
That this Assembly -
(1) supports the United Nations' ongoing role in promoting world peace and the self-determination of nations and in particular the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council directed toward ending Iraq's aggression toward Kuwait;
(2) supports the Australian response to resolution 678 of the Security Council and expresses support for Australians engaged in bringing about a resolution to the conflict;
(3) supports the efforts of the United Nations, including Australia, to establish long-lasting peace and stability in the middle east, recognising the wider needs of reconciliation between Israel and the Arab States.
Motion (by Mr Berry) negatived:
That the debate be now adjourned.
Ms Follett: We have not got the motion.
MR JENSEN: The motion is on its way. I am quite happy to wait until you are ready.
MR SPEAKER: I do not believe that the delay will serve any purpose. Copies of the motion will be available to members within several minutes. Please proceed, Mr Jensen.
MR JENSEN: Thank you, Mr Speaker. Unfortunately, once again Australian service men and women are participating in military action some distance from their homes and families. I am sure that all members present here today have visited at some time all or some of the memorials that line Anzac Parade. Members may recall that I spoke about the dedication of the memorial to the Army in 1989, including reference to the symbolism of the seven pillars denoting the seven campaigns that Australians have participated in and the pool denoting the journeys across the water our service men and women have taken in these campaigns.
At that time I indicated that it was my hope that we would not have to see another pillar added to this memorial. I said this as one who has participated in and seen the results and effects of war on participants, their families and friends, innocent civilians and the environment. Not only would I not like to see another pillar added to the Army memorial, but also one must hope that no further names will be added to those already on the walls overlooking the memorial pool.
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