Senate debates

Wednesday, 28 March 2007

Gene Technology Amendment Bill 2007; Food Standards Australia New Zealand Amendment Bill 2007

First Reading

9:50 am

Photo of Eric AbetzEric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation) Share this | | Hansard source

At the request of Senator Mason, I move:

That the following bills be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to gene technology, and for related purposes.A Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to food regulatory measures, and for related purposes.

Question agreed to.

I move:

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

Question agreed to.

Bill read a first time.