Senate debates

Wednesday, 13 May 2026

Committees

Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee; Reference

3:46 pm

Photo of Sean BellSean Bell (NSW, Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party) Share this | Hansard source

At the request of Senator Hanson, I move:

(1) That the following matters be referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee for inquiry and report by 3 September 2026:

(a) the appropriateness of granting tax Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR), or charity status to Equality Australia;

(b) prior decisions of government bodies, tribunals or courts in relation to the DGR status of Equality Australia;

(c) the appropriateness of granting DGR status to lobby groups;

(d) patronage of Equality Australia; and

(e) any other related matters.

(2) That standing order 193(2) not apply to the inquiry.

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