Mr ALBANESE (Grayndler—Prime Minister) (15:39): on indulgence—On behalf of the government and the parliament of Australia I rise to honour the life of Thomas Eyre Forrest Hughes. Lucy Turnbull contacted me today to tell me that today Tom has passed away at the ripe old age of 101. I certainly offer our nation's condolences to Tom's family, friends and loved ones including, of course, Lucy and Malcolm Turnbull. Tom Hughes was a brilliant man who lived a life of quite remarkable achievement. He dedicated his talent, intellect and life to the service of our nation. Tom joined the Royal Australian Air Force at the age of 18. He flew a Short Sunderland flying boat patrol bomber and was part of the air support for Allied forces in the invasion of Normandy during D-Day. Tom was awarded the French Legion of Honour for this service—the highest decoration France can bestow. And, like so many members of that greatest of Australian generations, Tom continued to serve his community and his country in peacetime. Just as he fought for freedom from tyranny in war, he championed justice and the rule of law in peace. He built an outstanding and high-profile practice as a member of the New South Wales bar, and then he entered parliament, winning the seat of Parkes in 1963 and then moving to Berowra in 1969. He went on to serve as a widely respected attorney-general in the Gorton government. Tom was someone with a sharp wit and a gift for language and persuasion. More importantly, he held a determination to use his talents for the service of others, for causes bigger than himself. Tom was a giant of the Liberal Party—an icon of the Liberal Party—and was close to people like John Howard and others who came after him. He was a great Australian who was widely respected and who will be mourned in his passing. May he rest in eternal peace.