Defence Amendment (Sexual Assault Prevention, Intervention and Response Commission) Bill 2025

Senator DAVID POCOCK (Australian Capital Territory—Independent ACT Whip) (11:58): At the request of Senator Lambie, I move: That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the Defence Act 1903 to establish the Sexual Assault Prevention, Intervention and Response Commission, and for related purposes. Defence Amendment (Sexual Assault Prevention, Intervention and Response Commission) Bill 2025.

Question agreed to. Senator DAVID POCOCK: 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.