House of Representatives

Excise Tariff Amendment (Supporting Craft Brewers) Bill 2019

Second Reading Speech

Mr ROBERT (Fadden-Assistant Treasurer)

I move:

That this bill be now read a second time.

This bill, together with schedule 2 to the Treasury Laws Amendment (2019 Measures No. 1) Bill 2019, extends concessional draught beer excise rates to kegs of eight litres or more to support brewers of craft beer.

Full details of the measure are contained in the explanatory memorandum.

I commend the bill to the House.

Debate adjourned.