Senate debates

Wednesday, 9 August 2017

Bills

Social Security Amendment (Caring for People on Newstart) Bill 2017; First Reading

4:13 pm

Photo of Rachel SiewertRachel Siewert (WA, Australian Greens) Share this | | Hansard source

I move—

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the Social Security Act 1991, and for related purposes. Social Security Amendment (Caring for People on Newstart) 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.