Bills

COVID-19 Emergency Response (Expiry and Rent) Amendment Bill

Final Stages

The Legislative Council agreed to the bill with the amendments indicated by the following schedule, to which amendments the Legislative Council desires the concurrence of the House of Assembly:

No. 1. Clause 4, page 2, line 23 [clause 4(2), inserted paragraph (b)]—Delete '28 March' and substitute:

6 February

No. 2. Clause 4, page 3, line 3 [clause 4(3)]—Delete '28 March' and substitute:

6 February

Consideration in committee.

The Hon. V.A. CHAPMAN: I move:

That the Legislative Council's amendments be agreed to.

I indicate support for amendments No. 1 and No. 2 from the Legislative Council, which are essentially to substitute a maximum expiry date of the COVID-19 Emergency Response legislation from 28 March to 6 February 2021. We thank the Legislative Council for their consideration of the matter and support of the extension in the current emergency we are faced with. This is simply an abridgement of time in relation to that and the government accepts that amendment.

Motion carried.