Senate debates Tax Laws Amendment (Political Contributions and Gifts) Bill 2008; Financial Transaction Reports Amendment (Transitional Arrangements) Bill 2008

First Reading


Bills received from the House of Representatives.

Kim Carr

Kim Carr Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research

4:08 pm

I indicate to the Senate that these bills are being introduced together. After debate on the motion for the second reading has been adjourned, I shall move a motion to have the bills listed separately on the Notice Paper. I 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.