Anthony Chisholm (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Regional Development) Share this | Hansard source

At the request of Senator Gallagher, I move:

That—

(a) on Tuesday, 29 July 2025:

(i) the routine of business, from the conclusion of Senator Whitten's first speech, following the consideration of any proposals under standing order 75, or on receipt of a message from the House of Representatives relating to the Universities Accord (Cutting Student Debt by 20 Per Cent) Bill 2025, whichever is latest, be consideration of the bill (second reading speeches only), and

(ii) the Senate adjourn without debate after the second reading debate on the bill has concluded;

(b) on Wednesday, 30 July 2025:

(i) the Universities Accord (Cutting Student Debt by 20 Per Cent) Bill 2025 be called on as the first item of government business and the question on the second reading be put immediately, and

(ii) following the conclusion of first speeches, or following the consideration of any proposals under standing order 75, whichever is later, the Early Childhood Education and Care (Strengthening Regulation of Early Education) Bill 2025 be called on and have precedence over all other business for the remainder of the day;

(c) on Thursday, 31 July 2025:

(i) the Early Childhood Education and Care (Strengthening Regulation of Early Education) Bill 2025 be called on as the first item of government business and the question on the second reading be put immediately,

(ii) the questions on all remaining stages of the following bills be put at 1 pm:

(A) Universities Accord (Cutting Student Debt by 20 Per Cent) Bill 2025,

(B) Early Childhood Education and Care (Strengthening Regulation of Early Education) Bill 2025,

(C) Customs Amendment (Australia-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Implementation) Bill 2025, and

(D) Customs Tariff Amendment (Australia-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Implementation) Bill 2025, and

(iii) divisions may take place between 1.30 pm and 2 pm until consideration of the bills has concluded; and

(d) paragraphs (b)(i), (c)(i) and (c)(ii) operate as limitations of debate under standing order 142.

Question agreed to.