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Members

Recommendation

Chapter 1—Introduction

  Conduct of the inquiry
  Acknowledgement
  Structure of the report
  Notes on references
  Background
  Provisions of the bill
  Consideration by other parliamentary committees

Chapter 2—Key issues

  Constitutionality
  Duplication of existing laws
  Proportionality
  Scope and definitional issues
  Protection for agricultural research and development
  Committee view

Chapter 3—Possible impacts of the bill

  Safety and security of farmers and their families
  Biosecurity, health and safety
  Adequacy of exemptions for journalists
  Adequacy of exemptions for whistleblowers
  Animal welfare and transparency
  Committee view

Additional comments by Australian Labor Senators

  Introduction
  The risk of unintended consequences
  No need for the legislation
  State governments and authorities already have adequate powers
  The bill may have a range of unforeseen consequences
  Could this law be used against farmers?
  Could this law be used against workers?
  Protections for journalists and whistleblowers are inadequate
  The Australian meat industry
  Enforcement and prosecution
  Will the bill deter offending?
  Agricultural science facilities are not adequately covered
  Inconsistencies in the drafting of the bill: public land, forestry and aquaculture
  A lack of consultation
  Conclusion

Dissenting report by the Australian Greens

  Constitutionality
  Duplication of existing laws
  Proportionality
  Scope and definitional issues
  Conclusion

Appendix 1—Submissions, answers to questions on notice and tabled documents

Appendix 2—Hearing

Appendix 3—Relevant state and territory offences