Senate debates

Tuesday, 11 September 2007

Northern Territory National Emergency Response Amendment (Alcohol) Bill 2007

First Reading

4:09 pm

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

I move:

That:

(a)
the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the Northern Territory National Emergency Response Act 2007, and for related purposes [Northern Territory National Emergency Response Amendment (Alcohol) Bill 2007]; and
(b)
the provisions of paragraphs (5) to (8) of standing order 111 not apply to the bill allowing it to be considered during this period of sittings.

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.