Opened the debate
Leeser stated that the Coalition would not oppose the bill in the House but raised concerns about its content and omissions. Leeser supported the technical and procedural amendments in Schedules 1, 3, 4, and 5, as well as the mixed-weight drug threshold changes in Schedule 2. However, Leeser criticised the government for extending cybercrime disruption powers via a sunset clause until 4 September 2029 without delivering broader electronic surveillance reform. Leeser argued that this extension reflected a failure to act on recommendations from the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor. Leeser called for the bill to be referred to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee for inquiry.