Senate debates

Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Bills

Constitution Alteration (Right to Free Speech) 2025; First Reading

4:14 pm

Photo of Ralph BabetRalph Babet (Victoria, United Australia Party) Share this | | Hansard source

I move:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to alter the Constitution to expressly protect freedom of speech.

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.