3   DEATH OF CORPORAL RICHARD EDWARD ATKINSON

Ms Gillard (Prime Minister) referred to the death of Corporal Richard Edward Atkinson, and moved—That the House record its deep sorrow at the death on 2 February 2011, of Corporal Richard Edward Atkinson while on combat operations in Afghanistan, and place on record its greatest appreciation of his service to our country, and tender its profound sympathy to his family in their bereavement.

Mr Abbott (Leader of the Opposition) having seconded the motion, and other Members having addressed the House in support thereof, and all Members present having risen, in silence—

Debate adjourned (Mr Albanese—Leader of the House), and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for the next sitting.

Mr Albanese, by leave, moved—That the order of the day be referred to the Main Committee for debate.

Question—put and passed.