Debate resumed from 2 March, on motion by Mr Lloyd:

That this bill be now read a second time.

upon which Mr Ripoll moved by way of amendment:

That all words after “That” be omitted with a view to substituting the following words:“whilst not declining to give the bill a second reading, the House condemns the Government for:

(a)

failing to uphold Australia’s national interest by adopting anti-Australian shipping policies that favour foreign vessels and crew despite the risk to national security, Australian jobs and the natural environment;

(b)

failing to ensure adequate security in relation to the shipping of dangerous goods and hazardous material, including explosives precursors such as ammonium nitrate; and

(c)

failing to ensure ships comply with the requirement to provide details of crew and cargo forty-eight hours before arrival.”

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