Paul Fletcher (Bradfield, Liberal Party, Minister for Territories, Local Government and Major Projects) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I move:

That this bill be now read a second time.

This bill forms part of the package of measures that the government is bringing forward, as I explained in the speech I gave a few moments ago. The Passenger Movement Charge Amendment (Norfolk Island) Bill 2016 relates to the broader Norfolk Island reform legislative package, which is being implemented through the Territories Legislation Amendment Bill 2016.

The Passenger Movement Charge Act, together with the Passenger Movement Charge Collection Act, applies a financial charge upon the departure of a passenger from mainland Australia to another country.

The charge also applies to departures from the Indian Ocean Territories to another country.

This bill, together with the Territories Legislation Amendment Bill, will extend these arrangements to Norfolk Island so that people departing Norfolk Island for another country will also be liable to pay the charge.

Debate adjourned.