Debate resumed from 16 June, on motion by Senator Kemp:

That this bill be now read a second time.

upon which Senator Carr had moved by way of an amendment:

At the end of the motion, add:

        “but the Senate is of the view that this bill should be withdrawn until undemocratic provisions that:

             (a)    reduce the period of time Australians have to enrol to vote and update their details on the electoral roll;

             (b)    introduce new proof of identity requirements;

             (c)    increase the disclosure of thresholds to $10,000; and

             (d)    increase the tax-deductibility of political donations

               are removed.”