Sex Discrimination Amendment (Restoring Common Sense and Recognising Biological Sex) Bill 2026

Senator CASH (Western Australia—Leader of the Opposition in the Senate) (17:17): I move: That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the Sex Discrimination Act 1984, and for related purposes. A division having been called and the bells being rung— Senator Walsh: President, I seek leave to cancel the division. Leave granted.

The PRESIDENT: The question is that the bill be introduced. Question agreed to. Senator CASH: I present the bill and move: That this bill may proceed without formalities and be now read a first time.

The PRESIDENT: The question is that the motion as moved by Senator Cash be agreed to.