Senator BACK (Western Australia) (12:27): I move: That the Senate— (a) recognises the excellent performance and financial turnaround of the Qantas group; (b) notes that: (i) all sectors in the group returned a profit, (ii) Qantas posted an annual profit before tax for 2014‑15 of $975 million, (iii) Qantas is placing orders for eight new 787‑9 long range aircraft, (vi) shareholders will receive a return of $505 million, (v) Qantas negotiated new industrial agreements with pilots, and (vi) the Australian Government’s abolition of the carbon tax saved Qantas $116 million; and (c) calls on all members and senators in the Australian Parliament to celebrate the achievements of our national carrier and support it into the future.