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SenateThursday 13 August 2026

COMMITTEES

Senator McKIM (Tasmania—Australian Greens Whip) (11:16): I also have amendments. I'm happy to move them as amendments to Senator Gallagher's amendment. I move: At the end of the motion, add: "and, in respect of: (a) the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill 2026, the provisions of the bill be referred immediately to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 13 October 2026; and (b) the Australia's Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Amendment Bill 2026, the provisions of the bill be referred immediately to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 13 October 2026".

The PRESIDENT: The question is that the amendment moved by Senator McKim to the government's amendment to the Selection of Bills Committee report be agreed to.

SourceSenate, Thursday 13 August 2026 — official recordTA-260813-senate-892c0053fb3b:s085