I move:

(1) That the following matter be referred to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee for inquiry and report by 27 March 2014:

The Committee must consider what initiatives can be taken by Government to ensure Qantas remains a strong national carrier supporting aviation jobs in Australia, including:

(a) a debt guarantee;

(b) an equity stake; and

(c) other forms of support consistent with wider policy settings.

(2) That, in conducting the inquiry, the committee should consider:

(a) any national security, skills, marketing, tourism, emergency assistance or other benefits provided by a majority Australian owned Qantas;

(b) the level and forms of government support received by other international airlines operating to and from Australia;

(c) the ownership structures of other international airlines operating to and from Australia;

(d) the potential impact on Australian jobs arising from the Government's plan to repeal Part 3 of the Qantas Sale Act 1992; and

(e) any related matter.