House of Representatives

Second Reading Speech

Mr Slipper (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance and Administration)

I move:

That this bill be now read a second time.

This bill is a companion bill to the Energy Grants (Credits) Scheme Bill 2003.

The purpose of this bill is to amend or repeal a number of acts to facilitate the enactment of the Energy Grants (Credits) Scheme Act.

Full details of the measures in this bill are contained in the explanatory memorandum already presented.

I commend this bill to the House.

Debate (on motion by Mr Rudd) adjourned.