Second Reading Speeches

Racial Discrimination Amendment Bill 2014

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
DAY, Sen Bob
BERNARDI, Sen Cory
LEYONHJELM, Sen David
SMITH, Sen Dean
Originating house
Senate
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
44

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Summary

Amends the

Racial Discrimination Act 1975
to amend section 18C (which makes unlawful certain offensive acts that are done because of race, colour or national or ethnic origin) to remove the words ‘offend’ and ‘insult’.

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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