Stephen Parry (Tasmania, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

by leave—At the request of Senator Nash and Senator Colbeck, I move:

That the following matters be referred to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee for inquiry and report by 22 November 2010:

(a)

the adequacy of current biosecurity and quarantine arrangements, including resourcing;

(b)

projected demand and resourcing requirements;

(c)

progress toward achievement of reform of Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service export fees and charges;

(d)

progress in implementation of the ‘Beale Review’ recommendations and their place in meeting projected biosecurity demand and resourcing; and

(e)

any related matters.