A longstanding protocol in Australia bars parliament from sitting for 15 days following a British monarch’s demise.
Each chambers of parliament – the Senate and the Home – spent Friday expressing their condolences in addition to congratulating King Charles III on his accession to the throne.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised Her Majesty for being a “uncommon and reassuring fixed amidst speedy change”.
“She bought to know us, respect us, embrace us, and the sensation was very a lot mutual,” Mr Albanese mentioned.
He additionally supplied his condolences to King Charles III.
“We consider King Charles, who feels the burden of this sorrow, as he takes on the burden of the crown,” Albanese mentioned.
“On the daybreak of his reign, we want His Majesty effectively.”
Mr Albanese has beforehand mentioned he desires an Australian president to switch the British monarch because the nation’s head of state, though he has prevented getting entangled within the republic debate since her demise.
Opposition chief Peter Dutton mentioned Australians had drawn on the knowledge of the queen‘s phrases and the consolation of her voice.
“She admired that Australian trait to honor those that go about their important enterprise with out fuss or media consideration,” Mr Dutton mentioned.
“However in fact, wherever the queen went, crowds choked the streets cheering, and clapping, and waving their flags to precise their adoration.”
Adam Bandt, chief of the small Australian Greens occasion, expressed his condolences however reiterated his help for Australia to turn out to be a republic.
“The queen‘s passing signifies that we get a brand new head of state with out having any say within the matter. It’s completely the suitable time to speak respectfully about whether or not that’s proper for us as a rustic,” he mentioned.
“We will supply our condolences to these grieving her personally, whereas additionally speaking respectfully about what it means for us as a individuals,” Mr Bandt added.
Lawmakers additionally spoke concerning the hyperlink between the monarchy and colonisation.
“For a lot of Indigenous Australians, the legacy of the monarchy is fraught – a posh, tough, and painful reminder of the affect of colonization,” mentioned Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney. “This week has seen many wrestling with swirling feelings.”
Nevertheless, she instructed many Indigenous individuals nonetheless revered Elizabeth.
“The Queen‘s relationship with Indigenous Australians displays each how far we’ve got come and the way far we nonetheless should go,” Burney mentioned.
British Excessive Commissioner Vicki Treadell was at parliament to listen to the tributes.