Senate debates

Thursday, 30 September 2010

Alcohol Toll Reduction Bill 2010; Drink Container Recycling Bill 2010; Responsible Takeaway Alcohol Hours Bill 2010

First Reading

9:47 am

Photo of Steve FieldingSteve Fielding (Victoria, Family First Party) Share this | Hansard source

I indicate to the Senate that these bills are being introduced together. I move:

That the following bills be introduced: A Bill for an Act to create a culture of responsible drinking, and to facilitate a reduction in the alcohol toll resulting from excessive alcohol consumption, and for related purposes; A Bill for an Act to provide for product control and payment and refund of deposits in relation to certain drink containers in order to protect the environment, and for related purposes; and A Bill for an Act to restrict the hours during which takeaway alcoholic beverages can be sold, and for related purposes.

Question agreed to.

I present the bills and move:

That these bills may proceed without formalities, may be taken together and be now read a first time.

Question agreed to.

Bills read a first time.

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