Senate debates

Wednesday, 9 November 2016

Bills

Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Television and Radio Licence Fees) Bill 2016; In Committee

6:56 pm

Photo of Sarah Hanson-YoungSarah Hanson-Young (SA, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

As I outlined in my speech in the second reading debate, the Greens will not be supporting this amendment. We think it is not particularly smart to reduce the fee as outlined in the original bill without getting anything specific in return in terms of content commitments. We do not believe that a licence has no value and, therefore, we do not agree with reducing the fee altogether.

Question negatived. Bill reported without amendments; report adopted.

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