Nick McKim (Tasmania, Australian Greens) | Link to this | Hansard source

I ask that general business notice of motion No. 617, proposing the introduction of a bill, be taken as formal.

Andrew McLachlan (SA, Deputy-President) | Link to this | Hansard source

Is there any objection to the motion being taken as formal?

Pauline Hanson (Queensland, Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party) | Link to this | Hansard source

Yes.

Nick McKim (Tasmania, Australian Greens) | Link to this | Hansard source

I'm surprised that Senator Hanson is opposing the introduction of a bill to prevent price gouging by massive corporations, which is impacting on ordinary Australians who are struggling to put food on the table. Anyway, here we find ourselves.

Andrew McLachlan (SA, Deputy-President) | Link to this | Hansard source

Senator McKim, it's not a matter for debate, but you can move to suspend.

Nick McKim (Tasmania, Australian Greens) | Link to this | Hansard source

Pursuant to contingent notice of motion standing in the name of Senator Waters, I move:

That so much of the standing orders be suspended as would prevent the motion being moved immediately and determined without amendment or debate.

Andrew McLachlan (SA, Deputy-President) | Link to this | Hansard source

Now you have the call.

Nick McKim (Tasmania, Australian Greens) | Link to this | Hansard source

I do have the call, thank you.

Honourable senators interjecting—

I beg your pardon? No, there's no debate allowed. That's right.

Andrew McLachlan (SA, Deputy-President) | Link to this | Hansard source

The question before the Senate is that standing orders be suspended.

Nick McKim (Tasmania, Australian Greens) | Link to this | Hansard source

I move:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, 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.