Senate debates

Monday, 21 November 2011

Bills

Protecting Children from Junk Food Advertising (Broadcasting and Telecommunications Amendment) Bill 2011; First Reading

3:32 pm

Photo of Bob BrownBob Brown (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

I, and also on behalf of Senator Di Natali, move:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 to encourage healthier eating habits among children by restricting the broadcasting of advertisements for junk food, and for related purposes. Protecting Children from Junk Food Advertising (Broadcasting and Telecommunications Amendment) Bill 2011.

Question agreed to.

I present the bill and move:

That this bill may proceed without formalities and be now read a first time.

Question agreed to.

Bill read a first time.

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