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I join with Members of Parliament around the world to express my deepest concerns and condolences for lives lost as a result of recent protests in Iran, following the death of Mahsa Amini.
Australians express the strongest solidarity with the women-led movement in Iran, in their efforts to achieve equality, freedom of choice, freedom of speech, and basic human rights for women.
In particular I strongly condemn the use of violence by the Government of Iran in suppressing this movement.
In Parliament I had the immense privilege to address the Condolence Motion for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the Second and the vital importance of our Australian system of constitutional monarcy to the future of Australia.
Speech on the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth The Second
The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II took place on Monday, 19 September 2022, paying tribute to her extraordinary 70 year reign, and Her Majesty’s remarkable life of service as Head of State, Nation and Commonwealth.
Australians awake today at the deeply sad news that our Queen, Elizabeth II has passed away.
Our longest serving monarch, we will mourn her and we will miss her.
With her goes the best of another age and its values; Duty, Service and Tradition.
We are grateful to have had such a devoted Monarch, who perfectly understood her constitutional role, who held ultimate executive power in check and never sought to exercise it, guaranteeing our nation’s stability and freedom.
RU OK?Day is on Thursday, 8 September, a national day of action when we are reminded to ask everyday RU OK? to our family and friends. Suicide is awful and the impact is devastating.
This year’s call to action is ‘Ask are you okay? No qualifications required’
These past few years have been challenging for many, it is vital for our mental health that we be connected .On RU OK?Day reach out and start a meaningful conversation with family, friends and work colleagues. Take these simple steps: