Senate debates

Thursday, 10 May 2018

Bills

Communications Legislation Amendment (Regional and Small Publishers Innovation Fund) Bill 2017; In Committee

11:12 am

Photo of Sarah Hanson-YoungSarah Hanson-Young (SA, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

In relation to paragraph (g), I would point out to Senator Bernardi:

(g) the person does not receive financial assistance from—

and—

does not carry on its business with regard to the interests of …

The argument about a regular commercial contract and advertising—I don't believe that is caught by this at all. The point is that this is about the interests of these political organisations or trade unions or superannuation funds or whatever and the rest of that group. It's not just about the financial assistance. It's about ensuring that the interests of that group are not going to be supported by any of the activities that this fund would underpin.

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