Australian Defence Force

The majority voted against a motion introduced by West Australian Senator Jordon Steele-John (Greens), which means it failed.

Motion text

GENERAL BUSINESS NOTICE OF MOTION NO. 127

That there be laid on the table by the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, by no later than Thursday, 9 of February 2023:

(a) advice provided to the Governor-General in relation to Australia's decision to deploy members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) into Iraq in March 2003;

(b) advice provided to the Prime Minister in relation to Australia's decision to deploy members of the ADF into Iraq in March 2003;

(c) correspondence with the United States Embassy, the United States Department of State and the United States Department of Defence in relation to decision making to enter Iraq in 2003; and

(d) all instructions given by the Minister for Defence to senior Department of Defence officials and heads of service in relation to general control and administration of the ADF in 2003.

GENERAL BUSINESS NOTICE OF MOTION NO. 128

That there be laid on the table by the Minister representing the Attorney-General, by no later than Thursday, 9 February 2023:

(a) advice provided to the Governor-General in relation to Australia's decision to deploy members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) into Iraq in March 2003; and

(b) advice provided to the Federal Executive Council in relation to Australia's decision to deploy members of the ADF into Iraq in March 2003.