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Australian Centre for Social Cohesion Bill 2015

Type Private Originating house Senate Status Not Proceeding Sponsor MILNE, Sen Christine

Establishes the Australian Centre for Social Cohesion and provides for: the director to develop and implement programs to improve social cohesion and prevent violent extremism; the director’s powers, appointment and terms and conditions of employment; and deputy directors, staff, consultants and delegations.

Progress of bill

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Senate Introduced and read a first time 09/02/15 Second reading moved 09/02/15 Lapsed at prorogation 17/04/16 Restored to Notice Paper 19/04/16 Lapsed at dissolution 09/05/16 Restored to Notice Paper 15/09/16 Lapsed at end of Parliament 01/07/19



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Text of bill

First reading



Explanatory memoranda

Explanatory memorandum



Second reading speeches

Proposed amendments

No proposed amendments have been circulated.

Schedules of amendments

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