How is the New South Wales Police Service helping the families of East Timor?
Mr WHELAN: The honourable member for Liverpool has a very proud record on behalf of the East Timorese people, as do many members of this Parliament. Support for the people of East Timor is one issue that does not divide this House. Over the years many members of this House have maintained a close watch on events as they unfold in East Timor. Australia’s small neighbour, East Timor, has a special place in the lives of many honourable members who are in the Chamber today. Last year, this House expressed its solidarity with the people of East Timor and many members in both houses of the Parliament, particularly the honourable member for Liverpool, have had a long association with Fretilin. Public attention has largely been focused on the extraordinary efforts of Interfet under the impressive leadership of Major General Cosgrove. While those men and women led Australia’s contribution to the rebuilding of East Timor, they have not been alone. I am proud to say that among those working to es
