Mr ABBOTT (Warringah—Prime Minister) (14:00): I rise on indulgence to acknowledge the passing of former Senator Brian Harradine. He was a Tasmanian senator for almost three decades. He was a staunch unionist, a committed Catholic and, at the time he retired, the Father of the Senate. At the time of his retirement, the Hobart Mercury said about Brian Harradine: His values were firm, his organisation superb and his negotiating style maddening. I discovered this myself when I came to negotiate with Brian Harradine over the extended Medicare safety net back in 2004. Brian never did deals and he never did horse-trading. But if there was something in it for Tasmania it was amazing how the merits of the issue always improved. In a long and distinguished career, Brian Harradine was deeply respected for his values and for his principles. He was deeply respected as a man of honour and integrity. He engaged in many fights, but it was never about him; it was always about the cause. For Brian Harradine, faith and family were everything. So I say to Brian's family, on behalf of the government, to his wife, Marian, to their 13 children, to their 38 grandchildren and to their family and friends: he was a good man. He made a contribution to this country and will be missed.