I, and also on behalf of Senators Rennick, Antic, Roberts, Babet and O'Sullivan, move:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to establish a commission of inquiry into Australia's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, 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.