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Second Reading Speeches

Racial Discrimination Law Amendment (Free Speech) Bill 2016

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
LEYONHJELM, Sen David
BURSTON, Sen Brian
CULLETON, Sen Rodney
DAY, Sen Bob
HANSON, Sen Pauline
HINCH, Sen Derryn
ROBERTS, Sen Malcolm
Originating house
Senate
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
45

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Summary

Amends the:

Racial Discrimination Act 1975
to repeal Part IIA which prohibits offensive behaviour based on racial hatred; and
Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986
and
Racial Discrimination Act 1975
to make consequential amendments.

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