Senate debates Repatriation of Citizens Bill 2007

First Reading


Lyn Allison

Lyn Allison Victoria, Australian Democrats

9:55 am

I, and also on behalf of Senator Stott Despoja, move:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to provide for the repatriation of Australian citizens held in detention overseas, 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.