Australia 48th Parliament Status: Introduced 1 I cosponsors

s1447 — Constitution Alteration (Right to Free Speech) 2025

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Representatives
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This bill proposes a constitutional alteration to recognize the right to free speech.

The bill aims to amend the constitution to explicitly include the right to free speech. It seeks to provide a clear legal basis for individuals to express their opinions freely.

Bill Text

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Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 225 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (225)

225 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors s1447?
s1447 is sponsored by Ralph Babet (United Australia Party).
What is the current status of s1447?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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