Senate debates

Monday, 13 February 2017

Bills

Australian Broadcasting Corporation Amendment (Restoring Shortwave Radio) Bill 2017; First Reading

3:41 pm

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I move:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Act 1983, and for related purposes. Australian Broadcasting Corporation Amendment (Restoring Shortwave Radio) 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.