Senate debates

Tuesday, 5 July 2011

Bills

Migration Amendment (Declared Countries) Bill 2011; First Reading

Photo of Sarah Hanson-YoungSarah Hanson-Young (SA, Australian Greens) Share this | | Hansard source

I move:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the Migration Act 1958 in relation to the declaration of third countries for removal of offshore entry persons, 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.