I, and also on behalf of Senator Xenophon, move:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000, and for related purposes. Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment (Excessive Noise from Wind Farms) Bill 2012.

Question agreed to.

I present the bill and move:

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

Question agreed to.

Bill read a first time.