Senate debates Trade Practices Amendment (Material Lessening of Competition — Richmond Amendment) Bill 2009
First Reading
Nick Xenophon SA, Independent
9:59 am
I move:
That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the Trade Practices Act 1974 in relation to mergers and acquisitions, and for related purposes.
Question agreed to.
I present the bill and move:
That this bill may proceed without formalities and be now read a first time.
Question agreed to.
Bill read a first time.