Senator DI NATALE (Victoria—Leader of the Australian Greens) (16:19): I move: That the Senate— (a) notes: (i) the passing of Mr Michael Gordon, veteran journalist with Fairfax, last Saturday, (ii) that he was an outstanding journalist and a passionate defender of human rights, (iii) that his coverage of refugees, Indigenous affairs and social justice was tireless, and he helped to shine a spotlight on the injustices of the most oppressed people in our society, (iv) that he was deeply respected amongst his fellow colleagues, leading to a Walkley award for most outstanding contribution to journalism, and (v) that he will be missed, not only for his invaluable contribution to his profession, but as a principled and compassionate man; and (b) expresses its condolences to his family, and may he rest in peace. Question agreed to.