- Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Bill 2012, Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (Consequential and Transitional) Bill 2012; First Reading (1 speech)
I move: That these bills may proceed without formalities, may be taken together and be now read a first time. Question agreed to. Bills read a first time. Bill read a first time. - Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Bill 2012, Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (Consequential and Transitional) Bill 2012; Second Reading (1 speech)
I table the revised explanatory memorandum relating to the bills and move: That these bills be now read a second time. I seek leave to have the second reading speeches incorporated in Hansard.... - Marriage Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2012; Second Reading (1 speech)
I have approached this issue of marriage equality in the terms of the Marriage Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2012 with an open mind, conscious of the complexity of views in the community and aware of... - Judges and Governors-General Legislation Amendment (Family Law) Bill 2012; Second Reading (2 speeches)
I want to make some remarks about this legislation on my own behalf but also on behalf of Senator Brandis, who has coalition responsibility for the carriage of this legislation. I indicate that... - Judges and Governors-General Legislation Amendment (Family Law) Bill 2012; Third Reading (2 speeches)
No amendments to the bill have been circulated. I shall call the minister to move a third reading unless any senators require that the bill be considered in a committee of the whole. There being... - Marriage Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2012; Second Reading (7 speeches)
I support the Marriage Amendment Bill (no.2) 2012 and I thank my Senate colleagues for introducing the bill. I also thank the Prime Minister Julia Gillard for allowing those of us in the Labor...