Senate debates

Monday, 1 September 2025

Committees

Economics References Committee; Reference

6:05 pm

Photo of Wendy AskewWendy Askew (Tasmania, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I wish to move an amendment which has been circulated in the chamber in the name of Senator Cash in relation to business of the Senate No. 1. I move:

The amended motion would read as follows:

That the following matter be referred to the Economics References Committee for inquiry and report by 1 May 2026:

The impact of the failed immigration policies of the Albanese Labor Government high immigration levels on the Australian economy, with particular reference to:

(a) home prices, rental prices and rental vacancy rates;

(b) the wage price index;

(c) the inflation rate;

(d) labour productivity growth;

(e) the accuracy of government projections on immigration numbers; and

(f) any other related matters.

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