NATIONAL GREENHOUSE AND ENERGY REPORTING AMENDMENT BILL 2009

A message from the House of Representatives was reported transmitting for the concurrence of the Senate the following bill:

 Message no. 376, dated 13 August 2009—A Bill for an Act to amend the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007, and for related purposes.

The Assistant Treasurer (Senator Sherry) moved—That this bill may proceed without formalities and be now read a first time.

Question put and passed.

Bill read a first time.

Senator Sherry moved—That this bill be now read a second time.

Explanatory memorandum: Senator Sherry tabled a revised explanatory memorandum relating to the bill.

On the motion of Senator Sherry the debate was adjourned and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a later hour.