Senate debates

Wednesday, 8 February 2023

Bills

Electoral Legislation Amendment (Lowering the Voting Age) Bill 2023; First Reading

4:05 pm

Photo of Jordon Steele-JohnJordon Steele-John (WA, Australian Greens) Share this | | Hansard source

I move:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to elections and referendums, and for related purposes. Electoral Legislation Amendment (Lowering the Voting Age) Bill 2023.

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.