Second Reading Speeches

Commonwealth Places and Services (Facial Recognition) Bill 2018

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
BERNARDI, Sen Cory
Originating house
Senate
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Criminal Code Act 1995
,
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999
and
Australian Citizenship Act 2007
to prohibit the wearing of full face coverings in Commonwealth places and territories in prescribed circumstances, including while attending a Centrelink office and while participating in a citizenship ceremony.

We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.

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