Bill
Australian Centre for Social Cohesion Bill 2015
lapsed, as at 2019-07-01.
- Sponsor
- Christine Milne
- Portfolio
- Not recorded
Recorded stages
- introduced — 2015-02-09
- second reading — 2015-02-09
- other — 2016-04-17
- other — 2016-04-19
- other — 2016-05-09
- other — 2016-09-15
- other — 2019-07-01
Divisions
No divisions recorded. Most questions are decided on the voices; this does not establish that a bill was unopposed.
Plain-language summary
Written by a model from the explanatory memorandum; not the record, as at 2015-02-09.
The bill would create a national body to run programs that stop young Australians from being drawn into extremism.
The Australian Centre for Social Cohesion would be an independent consultative body that brings together government, law enforcement, academics, researchers and former extremists.
The Director of the Centre would serve a maximum term of 5 years and could be reappointed.
- Establishes the Australian Centre for Social Cohesion as an independent consultative body.
- Gives the Director powers to consult, conduct research, examine legislation, and report to the Minister and Parliament on violent extremism and social cohesion.
- Sets a maximum term of 5 years for the Director and allows reappointment.
- Prevents legal action being brought against the Centre, its Director, deputy Directors and staff for actions done in good faith.
Young Australians at risk of radicalisation, and communities affected by violent extremism.
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