Senate debates

Thursday, 7 December 2006

Removal of Recognition of Us Military Commissions (David Hicks) Bill 2006

First Reading

10:21 am

Photo of Kerry NettleKerry Nettle (NSW, Australian Greens) Share this | | Hansard source

I, and also on behalf of Senator Brown, move:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to remove recognition of the US Military Commissions, intended to try Australian citizen David Hicks, from the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

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.