Senator ELLISON (Minister for Justice and Customs) (3:40 PM) —At the request of the Minister for the Arts and Sport, Senator Kemp, and Senator Lundy, I move:

   That the Senate—

(a)   congratulates the Australian Hockeyroos for their outstanding performance in the Champions Trophy held in Canberra from 26 November to 4 December 2005, demonstrating that the Hockeyroos are well on their way to once again becoming world champions in women’s hockey;

(b)   commends the hosts, Hockey Australia and Hockey ACT, and their many volunteers for facilitating such a tremendous event;

(c)   commends the Australian Capital Territory Government for contributing $4.5 million towards the development of hockey facilities in the Australian Capital Territory allowing Hockey ACT to bid for and stage a magnificent event;

(d)   congratulates all those involved in ensuring that the profile of women’s hockey in Australia continues to grow; and

(e)   acknowledges the important contribution of the Australian Sports Commission and the Australian Institute of Sport in developing the Australian Hockeyroos and in supporting Hockey Australia to implement successful hockey participation programs which provide increased opportunities for young Australians to participate in hockey.

Question agreed to.