Senate debates

Thursday, 14 September 2006

Social Security (Helping Pensioners Hit by the Skills Shortage) Bill 2006

First Reading

10:08 am

Photo of George CampbellGeorge Campbell (NSW, Australian Labor Party) Share this | | Hansard source

At the request of Senator Evans I move:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the Social Security Act 1991, to assist those who have had their pension cut because of lengthy delays in the construction of a new home due to the national shortage of building tradespeople.

Question agreed to.

I move:

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

Question agreed to.

Bill read a first time.