Senator ABETZ (6:05 PM) —by leave—I move:

I will not delay the Senate other than to say that the opposition welcomes the government’s continued commitment to the international military effort in Afghanistan and that the resolve for that mission remains unchanged. On behalf of the coalition, I again commend the magnificent work of the men and women of the Australian Defence Force for their willingness to serve in dangerous conditions in Afghanistan to serve the cause of freedom both for us here in Australia and for the international community.

Question agreed to.