Dean Smith (WA, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I, and also on behalf of senators Reynolds, Wong, Pratt, Di Natale, Rice, Kakoschke-Moore, Hinch and Hume, move:

That—

(1) The following bill be introduced immediately: A Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to the definition of marriage and protect religious freedoms, and for related purposes. [Short title: Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017].

(2) On Thursday, 16 November 2017, the second reading debate on the bill shall have precedence over all general business until not later than 6 pm.

(3) In the week commencing 27 November 2017, the bill shall have precedence over all government and general business and, until proceedings on the bill are concluded, the hours of meeting and routine of business shall be varied as follows:

(a) proposals under standing order 75 not be proceeded with;

(b) on Tuesday, 28 November 2017:

  (i) the hours of meeting shall be 12.30 pm to 11 pm,

  (ii) the routine of business from not later than 7.20 pm shall be consideration of the bill only, and

  (iii) the Senate shall adjourn without debate at 11 pm; and

(c) on Thursday, 30 November 2017:

  (i) the hours of meeting shall be 9.30 am to adjournment,

  (ii) the routine of business from not later than 4.30 pm shall be consideration of the bill only,

  (iii) divisions may take place after 4.30 pm, and

  (iv) the Senate shall adjourn without debate after proceedings on the bill are concluded.

Question agreed to.

I present the bill and move:

That this bill may proceed without formalities and be now read a first time.

Question agreed to.

Bill read a first time.