Scott Ludlam (WA, Australian Greens) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I move:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to defence to provide for parliamentary approval of overseas service by members of the Defence Force, and for related purposes. Defence Legislation Amendment (Parliamentary Approval of Overseas Service) Bill 2014.

I would add that this is the 29th year that this bill will have been on the Notice Paper.

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.