Housing

Wendy Askew

At the request of Senator Bragg, I move:

(1) That the Senate—

(a) notes that the order for production of documents no. 563 made on 13 August 2024 requiring the Minister representing the Treasurer to provide, by no later than midday on Tuesday 20 August 2024, any reports prepared by external consultants engaged by the Commonwealth to identify planning reforms that states and territories should consider undertaking to meet their commitments under the Housing Accord, has not been complied with; and

(b) rejects the claim of public interest immunity made by the Treasurer on 8 November 2024 on the basis that it does not comply with the Senate's requirement that such a claim should provide sufficient detail about the actual harm that would be caused by providing the information.

(2) That there be laid on the table by 5 pm on Wednesday, 20 November 2024 by the Minister representing the Treasurer, any reports prepared by external consultants engaged by the Commonwealth to identify planning reforms that states and territories should consider undertaking to meet their commitments under the Housing Accord, in full compliance with the order made on 13 August 2024.

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The question is that general business notice of motion No. 676 standing in the name of Senator Bragg and moved by Senator Askew be agreed to.