Thursday, 18 May 2023

Bills

Gambling Taxation Bill 2023

Second reading

Debate resumed on motion of Tim Pallas:

That this bill be now read a second time.

Motion agreed to.

Read second time.

Third reading

The SPEAKER: As the required statement of intention has been made under section 85(5)(c) of the Constitution Act 1975, the third reading of this bill must be passed by an absolute majority. As there are no voices for the noes and there are more than 45 members present in the chamber, I declare the third reading passed with the concurrence of an absolute majority of the whole number of the members of the Legislative Assembly.

Motion agreed to by absolute majority.

Read third time.

The SPEAKER: The bill will now be sent to the Legislative Council and their agreement requested.