Mr ABBOTT (Warringah—Leader of the Opposition) (14:06): I rise to join the Prime Minister in remembering a great Australian. Lionel Rose was never really a political activist, but few have equalled his efforts to bring about true reconciliation. When he returned from his legendary win against Fighting Harada in Tokyo in 1968, a quarter of a million Australians lined the streets to cheer. It was the first time so many Australians had cheered an Aboriginal person. How could Aboriginal people not be first-class citizens in their own country when one of them had done us all so proud? This was, I suspect, a seminal moment in the history of race relations in this country. As the Prime Minister said, we do remember him—especially his never-say-die spirit, which will always be an important part of the Australian character. Honourable members: Hear, hear! The SPEAKER: As a mark of respect, I invite honourable members to rise in their places. Honourable members having stood in their places— Debate adjourned.