Carol Brown (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport) Share this | Hansard source

I'd like to start by thanking Senate colleagues for their contribution to the debate on the Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus) Bill 2023. I also thank the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee for the work that they have done on this bill.

The bill before us will update, improve and clarify the intended operation of key provisions to support the proper administration of government law enforcement regulatory oversight and judicial processes. This will improve outcomes for non-Commonwealth government stakeholders, such as members of the public who have come in contact with the judicial system, international partners, and state and territory governments. By making small and clarifying amendments, the bill will streamline and enhance the everyday work of government agencies, improving their ability to deliver outcomes for the Australian government.

At this point I indicate that the government will be moving some amendments. I note that Senator Shoebridge will be moving amendments, which we'll be opposing. I also table an addendum to the explanatory memorandum relating to this bill, which is the addendum response to matters raised by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights, the Senate Standing Committee for the Scrutiny of Bills and the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee. I commend the bill to the Senate.

Question agreed to.

Bill read a second time.