Senate debates
Thursday, 4 July 2019
Bills
Constitution Alteration (Freedom of Expression and Freedom of the Press) 2019; First Reading
12:06 pm
Rex Patrick (SA, Centre Alliance) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source
I, and also on behalf of Senator Griff, move:
That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to alter the Constitution to expressly protect freedom of expression, including freedom of the press.
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.