Senate debates

Wednesday, 22 March 2017

Bills

Human Rights Legislation Amendment Bill 2017, Civil Law and Justice Legislation Amendment Bill 2017; First Reading

Photo of George BrandisGeorge Brandis (Queensland, Liberal Party, Attorney-General) Share this | | Hansard source

I move:

That the following bills be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend legislation relating to human rights, and for other purposes. And Bill for an Act to amend various Acts relating to law and justice, and for related purposes.

Question agreed to.

I present the bills and move:

That these bills may proceed without formalities, may be taken together and be now read a first time.

Question agreed to.

Bill read a first time.