Senate debates

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Bills

Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Clearing the Fair Work Commission Backlog) Bill 2026; First Reading

4:58 pm

Photo of Wendy AskewWendy Askew (Tasmania, Liberal Party) | | Hansard source

At the request of Senator Hume, I move:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to workplace relations, the road transport industry and registered organisations, 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.