Senate debates
Tuesday, 18 August 2026
Bills
Crimes Amendment (Prohibiting Shackling During Childbirth) Bill 2026; First Reading
4:41 pm
Lidia Thorpe (Victoria, Independent) | Link to this | Hansard source
I move:
That the following bill be introduced:
A Bill for an Act to amend the Crimes Act 1914, 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.