House debates Bills

Future Drought Fund (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2018; Second Reading

Wednesday, 28 November 2018 House of Representatives

David Littleproud

David Littleproud Maranoa, National Party, Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources

9:56 am

I move:

That this bill be now read a second time.

The Future Drought Fund (Consequential Amendments) Bill2018 facilitates the establishment of the Future Drought Fund through amendments to related legislation.

The consequential amendments to these acts enable the effective operation of the Future Drought Fund at commencement, including the abolition of the Building Australia Fund.

Commencement and further details can be found in the explanatory memorandum. I commend the bill to the House.

Debate adjourned.