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Human Rights (Incitement on Ground of Religious Belief) Amendment Bill
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This bill aims to improve protections for faith-based groups under the provisions of the Human Rights Act 1993 that make speech that is likely to excite hostility unlawful.MP in charge
Hon Kiritapu AllanCommittee
Justice
Bill No.209-1
53Parliament
Progress of the Bill
13 Dec 2022
- 28 Feb 2023
Report due on 12 Jun 2023
Submission due on 01 Feb 2023
Final report, presented on 27 Feb 2023
Select Committee
The select committee gathers information and prepares a report on the bill for the House, including recommending changes to the bill.
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