Government Appointments

The majority voted against a motion introduced by Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie (Jacqui Lambie Network), which means it failed.

Motion text

That the order of the Senate of 24 June 2008 for the production of documents relating to departmental and agency appointments and vacancies, as amended on 12 May 2009, be further amended as follows:

At the end of paragraph (1), add:

(c) for the purposes of paragraph (a) the list is to also include:

(i) details of the appointed individual, including their name, relevant experience, qualifications and suitability for the role,

(ii) details of when, and the manner in which, the position was advertised, and

(iii) the nature of any real or potential conflicts of interest the appointed individual has in relation to the position, including relationships between the Minister or others involved in the application process, and how any real or potential conflicts of interest were or are to be managed.