Mr Tony Burke (Watson, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, before you report the next message, I understand that, in the Federation Chamber, divisions were called on the next two second reading amendments. It may well be the case, as I'm advised—I'm happy to be corrected—that, if the question were put again to the House, the divisions would not be required. So, to suit the convenience of the House, could I maybe suggest, on receiving the issue, that you re-commit the question to the House and then see whether or not a division is required.

Milton Dick (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

This is the Primary Industries (Customs) Charges Bill 2023. I'm reporting from the Federation Chamber that it has been unable to complete its consideration. I need to present a certified copy of the bill, which I shall do. I understand it is the wish of the House to deal with the bill immediately.

Unresolved question—

That the amendments be agreed to:

(1) Clause 4, page 3 (after line 12), after the definition of animal, insert:

Animal Health Australia has the same meaning as in the Primary Industries Levies and Charges Disbursement Act 2023.

(2) Clause 4, page 3 (after line 22), after the definition of charge, insert:

emergency animal biosecurity response deed has the same meaning as in the Primary Industries Levies and Charges Disbursement Act 2023.

emergency plant biosecurity response deed has the same meaning as in the Primary Industries Levies and Charges Disbursement Act 2023.

(3) Clause 4, page 4 (after line 11), after the definition of plant, insert:

Plant Health Australia has the same meaning as in the Primary Industries Levies and Charges Disbursement Act 2023.

(4) Clause 7, page 6 (lines 19 to 22), omit paragraphs (3)(c) and (d), substitute:

(c) expenditure on activities, including biosecurity activities, that:

(i) are undertaken by Animal Health Australia or Plant Health Australia; and

(ii) relate to the promotion or maintenance of the health of plants, animals, fungi or algae;

(d) expenditure on matters relating to a biosecurity response under:

(i) the emergency animal biosecurity response deed; or

(ii) the emergency plant biosecurity response deed;

(5) Clause 10, page 8 (lines 17 to 20), omit paragraphs (2)(a) and (b), substitute:

(a) expenditure on activities, including biosecurity activities, that:

(i) are undertaken by Animal Health Australia or Plant Health Australia; and

(ii) relate to the promotion or maintenance of the health of plants, animals, fungi or algae;

(b) expenditure on matters relating to a biosecurity response under:

(i) the emergency animal biosecurity response deed; or

(ii) the emergency plant biosecurity response deed.

Question negatived.

Bill agreed to.