Senate debates

Wednesday, 8 February 2017

Bills

Criminal Code Amendment (Prohibition of Full Face Coverings in Public Places) Bill 2017; First Reading

3:51 pm

Photo of Jacqui LambieJacqui Lambie (Tasmania, Independent) Share this | | Hansard source

I move:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code Act 1995 in relation to the wearing of full face coverings in public places, and for related purposes—Criminal Code Amendment (Prohibition of Full Face Coverings in Public Places) Bill 2017.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.