Senate debates Evidence Amendment (Journalists’ Privilege) Bill 2010
First Reading
Bill received from the House of Representatives.
George Brandis Queensland, Liberal Party, Shadow Attorney-General
12:55 pm
The remarkable history of the Evidence Amendment (Journalists’ Privilege) Bill 2010 and the related bill on the same topic, which was introduced by me in this—
Gavin Marshall Victoria, Australian Labor Party
Excuse me, Senator Brandis. You actually need to introduce this bill to the Senate.
George Brandis Queensland, Liberal Party, Shadow Attorney-General
I need to introduce it? It is not my bill.
The Acting Deputy President:
I understand so.
George Brandis Queensland, Liberal Party, Shadow Attorney-General
Senator Xenophon is not here, and it is a government—
(Quorum formed)
Nick Xenophon SA, Independent
12:58 pm
I move:
That this bill may proceed without formalities and be now read a first time.
Question agreed to.
Bill read a first time.