At the request of Senator Ludwig, I move:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code Act 1995 to create new offences in relation to transmitting child abuse and pornographic materials by postal or like services, and for related purposes.

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.