Senate debates

Wednesday, 27 June 2018

Bills

Freedom of Speech Legislation Amendment (Insult and Offend) Bill 2018; First Reading

3:47 pm

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

I move:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend various Acts to remove references to insulting or offensive conduct or things, and for related purposes.

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.