Senate debates

Thursday, 20 June 2013

Bills

Fair Trade (Workers' Rights) Bill 2013; First Reading

11:55 am

Photo of John MadiganJohn Madigan (Victoria, Democratic Labor Party) Share this | | Hansard source

I move:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to ensure that minimum standards about workers' rights are included in certain international agreements, and for related purposes. Fair Trade (Workers' Rights) Bill 2013.

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.