David Pocock (ACT, Independent) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I, and on behalf of Senator Lambie, move:

That the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Reform) Bill 2024 and the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Communications) Bill 2024 be referred to the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters for inquiry and report by 3 March 2025.

Jonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Environment, Fisheries and Forestry) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I seek leave to make a short statement.

Sue Lines (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Leave is granted for one minute.

Jonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Environment, Fisheries and Forestry) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

These bills are implementing the recommendations of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters in its report into the conduct of the 2022 federal election. They've been through the inquiry process, and information on the merits of these measures is publicly available for all senators.

Sue Lines (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The question is that general business notice of motion number 674 standing in the names of Senators Lambie and David Pocock be agreed to.