House debates

Thursday, 13 August 2009

Condolences

Private Benjamin Ranaudo

Debate resumed from 12 August, on motion by Mr Rudd:

That the House record its deep regret at the death on 18 July 2009 of Private Benjamin Ranaudo while serving with the second Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force in Afghanistan and place on record its appreciation of his service to the country and tender its profound sympathy to his family and friends in their bereavement.

Photo of Ms Anna BurkeMs Anna Burke (Chisholm, Deputy-Speaker) Share this | | Hansard source

I understand it is the wish of honourable members to signify at this stage their respect and sympathy by rising in their places.

Honourable members having stood in their places—

I thank the Committee.

10:01 am

Photo of Jill HallJill Hall (Shortland, Australian Labor Party) Share this | | Hansard source

I move:

That further proceedings be concluded in the House.

Question agreed to.