Sue Lines (President) | Hansard source

The question now is that the bill be read a second time.

Question agreed to.

Bill read a second time.

I will now deal with the Committee of the Whole amendments circulated by the opposition. The question is that opposition amendments on sheet 3027 be agreed to.

Opposition's circulated amendments—

(1) Schedule 1, item 5, page 6 (after line 15), after the paragraph beginning "However, the" in Section 21AA, insert:

The National Ombudsman must take reasonable steps to consult with an expert on antisemitism in relation to the exercise of their powers or performance of their functions or duties that relate to a complaint concerning antisemitism.

(2) Schedule 1, item 5, page 7 (after line 24), after Division 2, insert:

Division 2A — Expert on antisemitism

21ACA Consultation with expert on antisemitism

The National Student Ombudsman must take reasonable steps to consult with an expert on antisemitism in relation to the exercise of the powers, or the performance of the functions or duties, of the National Student Ombudsman that relate to a complaint concerning antisemitism.

Question negatived.