Finding the purpose of an Act

The most important stage of a Bill is the Second Reading when the Minister responsible explains its purpose and the general principles are debated.

Finding Second Reading speeches in Hansard

• Second Reading speeches in Hansard are accessible via LAWLEX, or via ...
• Commonwealth Hansard:
  Parliament of Australia web site: (1981+)
  http://www.aph.gov.au (Opens in a new window)
• NSW Parliament web site (1925+)
  http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/web/common.nsf/V3HHBHome (Opens in a new window)

Demonstration:

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