Housing

Fatima Payman

I move:

GENERAL BUSINESS NOTICE OF MOTION NO. 315

That there be laid on the table by the Minister representing the Minister for Housing, by no later than 5 pm on Friday, 20 February 2026, copies of all ministerial submissions, records of conversation, letters, briefing notes, meeting agendas, file notes, meeting invitations, meeting notes, meeting minutes, emails and instant/electronic messages created on or after 1 April 2025 between the Minister for Housing and/or her office, the Department of the Treasury and the Australian Taxation Office in relation to the ban on foreign investors buying established homes and the effect the ban has had on Australia's housing market.

GENERAL BUSINESS NOTICE OF MOTION NO. 316

That there be laid on the table by the Minister representing the Treasurer, by no later than 5 pm on Friday, 20 February 2026, copies of all ministerial submissions, records of conversation, letters, briefing notes, meeting agendas, file notes, meeting invitations, meeting notes, meeting minutes, emails and instant/electronic messages created on or after 1 April 2025 between the Treasurer and/or his office, the Department of the Treasury and the Australian Taxation Office in relation to the ban on foreign investors buying established homes and the effect the ban has had on Australia's housing market.

Anthony Chisholm

I seek leave to make a short statement.

Sue Lines

Leave is granted for one minute.

Anthony Chisholm

The government will be opposing these motions. These orders are written with substantial scope and include ministerial submissions, records of conversation, letters, briefing notes, meeting agendas, file notes, meeting invitations, meeting notes, meeting minutes, emails and instant/electronic messages. The orders also seek all of these documents over a 10-month period. We urge the senator to reconsider her motions, particularly when it comes to the scope and time allowed to comply. The senator should also seriously consider the significant amount of time these fishing expeditions are taking away from the important work of public servants.

Sue Lines

The question is that general business notices of motion Nos 315 and 316, standing in the name of Senator Payman, be agreed to.