Anti-Discrimination Legislation Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Sex Characteristics Discrimination Commissioner) Bill 2026

Senator McKIM (Tasmania—Australian Greens Whip) (16:25): I ask that general business notice of motion No. 543, proposing the introduction of a bill, be taken as formal. The PRESIDENT: Is there any objection to this motion being taken as formal? Honourable senators interjecting— Senator McKIM: What a bunch of sooky la las!

The PRESIDENT: Senator McKim, you'll withdraw that statement. Senator McKIM: I do withdraw that. How predictable.

Pursuant to contingent notice standing in the name of Senator Waters, I move: That so much of the standing orders be suspended as would prevent the motion being moved immediately and determined without amendment or debate. The PRESIDENT: The question is the motion as moved by Senator McKim be agreed to.