Vietnam congratulates re-elected Australian parliamentary leaders

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on July 22 sent congratulatory messages to Sue Lines on her re-election as President of the Senate and Milton Dick on his re-election as Speaker of the House of Representatives.

President of the Australian Senate Sue Lines in Hanoi in 2024. (Photo: VNA)
President of the Australian Senate Sue Lines in Hanoi in 2024. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – On the occasion of Australia's 48th federal parliamentary election, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on July 22 sent congratulatory messages to Sue Lines on her re-election as President of the Senate and Milton Dick on his re-election as Speaker of the House of Representatives./.

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Milton Dick, Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives. (Photo: miltondick.com.au)
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