Senate debates

Thursday, 4 July 2019

Bills

Constitution Alteration (Freedom of Expression and Freedom of the Press) 2019; First Reading

12:06 pm

Photo of Rex PatrickRex Patrick (SA, Centre Alliance) Share this | | Hansard source

I, and also on behalf of Senator Griff, move:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to alter the Constitution to expressly protect freedom of expression, including freedom of the press.

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.