Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Andrew Rosindell (Conservative), on Monday, 26 January 2009, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 26 members in total.

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AUSTRALIA DAY

That this House is proud to join the people of Australia in celebrating 26 January, marking Australia's National Day, which commemorates the anniversary of the day on which Captain Arthur Philip unfurled the Union Flag at Sydney Cove in 1788; recognises the strong historical bonds and friendship that exist between the United Kingdom and Australia, reinforced by a shared language, co-operation through the armed forces, competitive sports, the arts and bilateral trade and investment; further recognises the importance of the common heritage and very special relationship that exists between the peoples of both nations; and calls upon the Government to continue to work to strengthen the close political, economic and cultural ties that bind together these two great nations, which share Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as Head of State and Sovereign.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.

584A2

leave out from `nations' to end and insert `both of which look forward to further development of their joint interests.'.

584A1

at end add ', and notes that the UK's friendly relationship has blossomed with Australian independence.'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

584 

584A2 

584A1 

Session

2008-09

Other sponsors

Peter Bottomley

Ann Winterton

Lindsay Hoyle

Gregory Campbell

David Simpson

Subjects

Australasia

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk