Senate debates

Wednesday, 4 February 2026

  • High Seas Biodiversity Bill 2026; First Reading (1 speech)
    At the request of Senator Watt, I move: That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to give effect to the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the...
  • High Seas Biodiversity Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 speech)
    I table the explanatory memorandum relating to the bill and move: That this bill be now read a second time. I seek leave to have the second reading speech incorporated in Hansard. Leave granted....