Senate debates

Thursday, 15 September 2016

Bills

Racial Discrimination Law Amendment (Free Speech) Bill 2016; First Reading

12:43 pm

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

I, and also on behalf of Senators Burston, Culleton, Hanson, Hinch, Roberts and Day, move:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to racial discrimination, and for related purposes. Racial Discrimination Law Amendment (Free Speech) 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.