Second Readings
Second Readings
The second reading speech given by the Minister in charge of the bill outlines the policy behind the bill and what it seeks to achieve. Second reading speeches can therefore help you understand why a bill has been introduced.
Second reading speeches are recorded within Hansard. Hansard includes an almost verbatim transcript of parliamentary debates and committee proceedings.
Task: Try it Yourself!
Question
On what date was the Minerals Resource Rent Tax Act 2012 (Cth) read for the second time in the House of Representatives?
See Answer
The date of the second reading in the House of Representatives was 2 November 2011.
This information can be found on ComLaw by going to either Acts > As Made A-Z or Acts > Numbered Acts by Year. Then progressing to the Minerals Resource Rent Tax Act 2012 (Cth) and scrolling right to the end of the text of the Act. Second reading speech details are listed there for both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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