Senate debates

Monday, 17 September 2007

Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Democratic Plebiscites) Bill 2007

In Committee

8:39 pm

Photo of Richard ColbeckRichard Colbeck (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance and Administration) Share this | Hansard source

Yes, I do understand the intent of the amendments, and that does not change the government’s position. With respect to the 1968 legislation in Tasmania, my understanding is that if the plebiscite is conducted by the Australian Electoral Commission then, yes, this legislation will override the 1968 legislation with respect to fluoridation.

Question negatived.

Bill agreed to.

Bill reported without amendment; report adopted.

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