Senate debates

Monday, 19 June 2006

Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Electoral Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2006

In Committee

7:35 pm

Photo of Kim CarrKim Carr (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Housing and Urban Development) Share this | Hansard source

The question was about whether or not the government had sought legal advice. You have indicated that you have sought legal advice on the question of constitutionality—in relation to the Australian Constitution. I am asking: have you sought legal advice in regard to our treaty obligations? You have referred specifically to article 25 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. I will ask again: has the government sought legal advice on whether or not this provision is compliant with that aspect of that covenant?

Comments

No comments