Senate debates
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Anti-People Smuggling and Other Measures Bill 2010; Australian Research Council Amendment Bill 2010; Therapeutic Goods (Charges) Amendment Bill 2009; Therapeutic Goods Amendment (2009 Measures No. 3) Bill 2009
First Reading
Senator CHRIS EVANS(Western Australia—Minister for Immigration and Citizenship)(11.00 am)—These bills are being introduced together. After debate on the motion for the second reading has been adjourned, I shall move a motion to have two of the bills listed separately on the Notice Paper. I move:
That these bills may proceed without formalities, may be taken together and be now read a first time.
Question agreed to.
Bills read a first time.