Senate debates

Thursday, 22 March 2007

Australian Energy Market Amendment (Gas Legislation) Bill 2006; Tourism Australia Amendment Bill 2007; Schools Assistance (Learning Together — Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Amendment Bill 2007

First Reading

Bills received from the House of Representatives.

9:53 am

Photo of David JohnstonDavid Johnston (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Justice and Customs) Share this | | Hansard source

I indicate to the Senate that these bills are being introduced together. After debate on the motion for the second reading has been adjourned, I shall move a motion to have the bills listed separately on the Notice Paper. I move:

That these bills may proceed without formalities, may be taken together and be now read a first time.

Question agreed to.

Bills read a first time.