Urgency

I move, That urgency be accorded to the introduction of the Broadcasting (Repeal of Advertising Restrictions) Amendment Bill, the introduction and passing through all stages of the Racing Industry (Unlawful Destruction of Specified Greyhounds) Amendment Bill, the first readings and referral to select committee of the Racing Industry Amendment Bill and the Employment Relations (Pay Deductions for Partial Strikes) Amendment Bill, the committee stage of the Fast-track Approvals Bill, the remaining stages of the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill, the third reading of the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Amendment Bill (No 2), the first readings and referral to select committee of the Social Security Amendment Bill and the Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill, and the remaining stages of the Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Bill and the Therapeutic Products Act Repeal Bill.

The Racing Industry (Unlawful Destruction of Specified Greyhounds) Amendment Bill needs to be passed tonight so that these dogs are protected. The Broadcasting (Repeal of Advertising Restrictions) Amendment Bill is being introduced so that it will be available for debate next week. The Racing Industry Amendment Bill, the Employment Relations (Pay Deductions for Partial Strikes) Amendment Bill, the Social Security Amendment Bill, and the Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill are all having their first readings and are being sent to select committee so that the submission process can get under way. The Fast-track Approvals Bill committee stage will take the time so that this will allow for the House’s consideration of this important piece of legislation. The smoke-free bill is a quarter four commitment to pass and is partway completed, and this Government is committed to seeing it passed before Christmas. Urgency is also required to have the following legislation in force by the end of the year: the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill, the Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Bill, and the Therapeutic Products Repeal Bill.