Senate debates

Thursday, 25 June 2015

Committees

Economics References Committee; Reference

1:40 pm

Photo of David LeyonhjelmDavid Leyonhjelm (NSW, Liberal Democratic Party) Share this | | Hansard source

I move:

That the following matter be referred to the Economics References Committee for inquiry and report by 13 June 2016:

The economic and social impact of legislation, policies or Commonwealth guidelines, with particular reference to:

(a) the sale and use of tobacco, tobacco products, nicotine products, and e-cigarettes, including any impact on the health, enjoyment and finances of users and non-users;

(b) the sale and service of alcohol, including any impact on crime and the health, enjoyment and finances of drinkers and non-drinkers;

(c) the sale and use of marijuana and associated products, including any impact on the health, enjoyment and finances of users and non-users;

(d) bicycle helmet laws, including any impact on the health, enjoyment and finances of cyclists and non-cyclists;

(e) the classification of publications, films and computer games; and

(f) any other measures introduced to restrict personal choice 'for the individual's own good'.

Question agreed to.