Scott Ryan (Victoria, Liberal Party, Assistant Cabinet Secretary) Share this | Hansard source

The government notes Senator Muir's concerns about the theft and export of, in particular, four-wheel-drive vehicles. The government has referred Senator Muir's concerns to the relevant agencies for investigation and comment. We will of course provide Senator Muir with a copy of that advice when it is received. However, until the government is advised of the need for exporters—which will include many, many private individuals—to provide a Personal Property Securities Register report and the additional paperwork contemplated by this motion, the government cannot support the motion.