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Constitution (Recognition of Aboriginal People) Bill

First House: Legislative Assembly

First reading


  • Introduced by Hon S Bracks
  • First reading passed
    24/08/2004

Second reading


  • Second reading moved
    26/08/2004

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    Under the Government Business Program agreed to by the House 14/09/2004 debate on this bill must be completed by 4.00 pm on Thursday 16/09/2004. Debate resumed 16/09/2004 and Mr Savage moved a reasoned amendment. On 16/09/2004 the House removed the bill from the Government Business Program; debate therefore no longer has to conclude at 4.00 pm 16/09/2004.

    Under the Government Business Program agreed to by the House 05/10/2004, debate on this bill must be completed by 4.00 pm on Thursday 07/10/2004. Debate resumed 05/10/2004 and continued 06/10/2004 and 07/10/2004. The reasoned amendment was defeated 07/10/2004.

  • Second reading passed
    07/10/2004

Third reading


  • Third reading moved
    07/10/2004
  • Third reading passed
    07/10/2004
  • Third reading passed by a special majority

Second House: Legislative Council

First reading


  • Introduced by Mr. Gavin Jennings
  • First reading passed
    12/10/2004

Second reading


Third reading


  • Third reading moved
    04/11/2004
  • Third reading passed
    04/11/2004
  • Third reading passed by a special majority

Royal Assent


  • Royal Assent given
    09/11/2004
  • Act number 73/2004