Mr ABBOTT (Warringah—Prime Minister) (15:10): On indulgence, today is a business-as-usual day for this parliament, and today is a business-as-usual day for Her Majesty the Queen. It is yet another no-fuss day for the Queen. However, the milestone to be reached by the Queen in a few hours time is extraordinary and it should be acknowledged. The Queen once declared: … my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service … Well, after 63 years, seven months and four days of service, Her Majesty the Queen today becomes the longest serving monarch in our history. For Australia, for the United Kingdom and for the rest of the Commonwealth, the Queen has been a beacon of stability for more than six decades. In her Golden Jubilee year, the Queen declared: … my admiration, affection and regard for the people of Australia will remain, as it has been … constant, sure and true. So, as we mark this extraordinary milestone, the Queen's admiration for the Australian people is returned with respect and affection.