Page 686 - Week 03 - Tuesday, 19 March 2019

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As I walk this beautiful country of mine, I stop, look, listen and remember as the spirits of my ancestors surround me. That makes me stand tall and proud of who I am. I am a Ngunnawal warrior of today, and no man-made laws can take that away from me.

Madam Speaker, Uncle Carl made an immeasurable impact on Canberra and the region. We thank him for sharing his knowledge and culture. His work has made Canberra a better place for his own people and for us all.

Question resolved in the affirmative, members standing in their places.

Christchurch tragedy

Motion of condolence

That this Assembly expresses its deep sorrow regarding recent terrorist attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Visitors

MADAM SPEAKER: For the benefit of members, I recognise in our presence this morning and welcome Llewellyn Roberts, the Deputy Chief of Mission, New Zealand High Commission, and Air Commodore Ian Mower from the defence advisory group. Welcome, and we share with you your sorrows and your strength.

Christchurch tragedy

Motion of condolence

MR BARR (Kurrajong—Chief Minister, Treasurer, Minister for Social Inclusion and Equality, Minister for Tourism and Special Events and Minister for Trade, Industry and Investment) (10.18): On behalf of all Canberrans, I rise this morning to share this Assembly’s deepest sympathies for those affected by last Friday’s senseless and brutal acts of violence in Christchurch. Our thoughts are with the Islamic and broader New Zealand community and those across the world who have been impacted by the attack.

I too acknowledge the presence of Llewellyn Roberts, Deputy Chief of Mission for the New Zealand High Commission, and defence adviser Air Commodore Ian Mower in the chamber this morning. I thank you both for attending.

Christchurch is a city of similar size to Canberra. It is a small, tight-knit community in which 50 innocent people—parents, children, friends and neighbours—have had their lives cut brutally short. Many more have been injured. We wish them a full and quick recovery. This morning we acknowledge the efforts of all of the first responders who witnessed the act, who acted quickly to help those in need and who helped those who escaped the violence.

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