Statutes Amendment Bill

Members, we come now to Part 14. Part 14 is the debate on clauses 58 to 65, “Amendments to Defence Act 1990” and Schedule 2. The question is that Part 14 stand part.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I have a very quick question on Schedule 2—this is in clause 65. In terms of the definition of regulation 3, I want to check why—and I feel that other members in this Chamber who are wing commanders may be better at answering this question—why the leading aviator classification includes an aviator classification and an air force cadet.

As we did with the earlier clauses that we spoke about, it’s trying to be gender neutral and inclusive as well. It’s bringing this up to date in terms of known use of certain words in modern legislation and in the workforce. It’s modernising for our future and being inclusive while doing it.

Part 14 agreed to.

Part 15 Amendments to Electoral Act 1993