Senator CAROL BROWN (Tasmania) (12:19): I, and also on behalf of Senator Sterle, move: That the Senate— (a) notes that: (i) 26 September 2019 will be World Maritime Day, a day commemorated by the United Nations and marked worldwide, (ii) World Maritime Day was established to highlight the importance of shipping safety, maritime security and the marine environment, (iii) the theme for the 2019 World Maritime Day is 'Empowering Women in the Maritime Community', (iv) this year's theme aims to highlight the important contribution women make to the maritime sector, and (v) 80% of global trade and 90% of goods transported to, from and around Australia, is transported by sea; and (b) joins with many international and local organisations in recognising World Maritime Day, pays tribute to the contribution of Australia's women seafarers and the vital contribution Australia's maritime industries and workers make to our economic, environmental and national security. Question agreed to.