Senate debates

Thursday, 14 February 2008

Notices

Presentation

Senator Bartlett to move on the next day of sitting:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to establish an Office of National Commissioner for Children and Young People, and for related purposes. National Commissioner for Children Bill 2008.

Senator Bob Brown to move on the next day of sitting:

That the Senate—
(a)
notes that 23 February 2008 marked the 6th year that Ingrid Betancourt has been held hostage by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC); and
(b)
calls on the FARC to release Ms Betancourt and all its hostages.