“I think there is a feeling across the world that democracy is in threat, and we’re seeing the rise in some cases of fascism, the rise of, or an erosion of democracy and some examples of that.
Liberal MP Mark Holland proposed a similar policy in 2005, which made its way to second reading, but was ultimately defeated.
“In conversation with MPs from other parties over the past number of weeks, I’ve been really encouraged by the interest and support.