Senate debates

Thursday, 15 September 2016

Bills

Great Australian Bight Environment Protection Bill 2016; First Reading

12:33 pm

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 protect the Great Australian Bight environment, and for related purposes. Great Australian Bight Environment Protection Bill 2016.

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.