Senate debates

Monday, 4 September 2006

Committees

Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee; Reference; Legal and Constitutional References Committee; Reference

Consideration resumed from 17 August.

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Pursuant to the order of the Senate of 10 August 2006, the Senate shall now proceed to a division on the motion moved by Senator Ludwig to refer a matter to the Legal and Constitutional References Committee.

Question put:

That the following matter be referred to the Legal and Constitutional References Committee for inquiry and report:

Temporary Business Long Stay (subclass 457) visas, with particular reference to:

(a)
the general efficiency and effectiveness of the visa;