Second Reading Speeches

International Aid (Promoting Gender Equality) Bill 2015

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
RHIANNON, Sen Lee
Originating house
Senate
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
44

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Summary

Requires any use of official development or humanitarian assistance to have regard to reducing gender inequality, and the minister to present an annual report setting out how the Commonwealth used international aid to promote general equality in recipient countries.

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