Aboriginal Veterans Commemorative Service

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. K.J. Maher:

That this council—

1. Commends Reconciliation SA and Aboriginal Veterans SA on the ANZAC Day service at the Aboriginal War Memorial;

2. Acknowledges the contribution of Aboriginal service men and women; and

3. Recognises that their sacrifice often did not result in equal treatment to their non-Aboriginal brothers and sisters in arms.

(Continued from 6 June 2018.)

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer) (17:35): On behalf of Liberal members, I rise to support this motion. I remind members that this motion from the Hon. Mr Maher commends Reconciliation SA and Aboriginal Veterans SA on the ANZAC Day service at the Aboriginal War Memorial; acknowledges the contribution of Aboriginal service men and women; and recognises that their sacrifice often did not result in equal treatment to their non-Aboriginal brothers and sisters in arms.

The contribution made by the Leader of the Opposition I do not wish to add to. The sentiments he made on behalf of Labor members are sentiments I can support on behalf of Liberal members. The Liberal Party is pleased to support the motion.

Debate adjourned on motion of Hon. I.K. Hunter.