Speech: Live Animal Export (Slaughter) Prohibition Bill 2014

Senator RHIANNON (New South Wales) (12:07): I move:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the export Control Act 1982 to prohibit the export of live animals for slaughter, and for related purposes.

Question agreed to.

Senator RHIANNON: I present the bill and move:

That this bill may proceed without formalities and be now read a first time.

Question agreed to.

Bill read a first time.