DISTINGUISHED VISITORS

Members, allow me on your behalf to extend a very warm welcome to my friend and colleague Speaker Brownlee. I have been informed that it has been 21 years since a visiting speaker joined us on the floor. The last was the late Jonathan Hunt, also of the New Zealand parliament.

Australia and New Zealand share a uniquely close relationship. On behalf of all members, I wish you a warm welcome to Australia and, in particular, to the House of Representatives. Honourable members: Hear, hear!