Senate debates Bills
Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Reform) Bill 2024, Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Communications) Bill 2024; Reference to Committee
David Pocock ACT, Independent
3:59 pm
I, and on behalf of Senator Lambie, move:
That the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Reform) Bill 2024 and the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Communications) Bill 2024 be referred to the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters for inquiry and report by 3 March 2025.
Jonathon Duniam Tasmania, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Environment, Fisheries and Forestry
I seek leave to make a short statement.
Jonathon Duniam Tasmania, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Environment, Fisheries and Forestry
These bills are implementing the recommendations of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters in its report into the conduct of the 2022 federal election. They've been through the inquiry process, and information on the merits of these measures is publicly available for all senators.
Sue Lines President
The question is that general business notice of motion number 674 standing in the names of Senators Lambie and David Pocock be agreed to.