The death of Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon has reminded Australia there are “no easy days for those who defend our nation”, Anthony Albanese has said.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese led a condolence motion following the death of his friend Joel Fitzgibbon’s son Jack. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman
“Jack was humble, and I know that your pride in all that he was and all that he achieved was as immense as your love for him,” Mr Albanese said. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, who attended the service along with Mr Albanese and a host of other MPs, on Thursday said the funeral service had shown just how loved the 33-year-old was.
Speaking directly to Mr Fitzgibbon, Mr Marles said the pain being felt in the chamber was “also a reflection of the deep warmth and affection which is felt for you on both sides of this chamber”. Opposition defence spokesman, and special forces veteran Andrew Hastie, also paid tribute to Mr Fitzgibbon.
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