Senate debates

Wednesday, 4 August 2021

Documents

Urban Congestion Fund; Order for the Production of Documents

6:25 pm

Photo of Dean SmithDean Smith (WA, Liberal Party) Share this | | Hansard source

Earlier in the afternoon, the Senate was dealing with notice of motion No. 1201 in Senator Gallagher's office and the government whip at the time, which was me, made an error in the counting and pairing of the government's position. I have consulted with other whips around the chamber and, with the leave of the chamber, I was hoping we might be able to recommit that verdict.

Photo of Scott RyanScott Ryan (President) Share this | | Hansard source

Given the extensive pairing arrangements, that is understandable and leave is granted. Senator Urquhart?

Photo of Anne UrquhartAnne Urquhart (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party) Share this | | Hansard source

I was going to ask Senator Smith for an explanation, but I think he has given that. We are happy to grant leave.

Photo of Scott RyanScott Ryan (President) Share this | | Hansard source

Senator Patrick?

Photo of Rex PatrickRex Patrick (SA, Independent) Share this | | Hansard source

Just for clarification: which notice of motion was it?

Photo of Scott RyanScott Ryan (President) Share this | | Hansard source

It was the order for the production of documents with respect to the Urban Congestion Fund. Senator McKim?

6:26 pm

Photo of Nick McKimNick McKim (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | | Hansard source

I indicate that the Australian Greens would be happy for this to be recommitted.

Photo of Scott RyanScott Ryan (President) Share this | | Hansard source

I will re-put the motion. With the leave of the Senate, we are recommitting this. The question is that motion No. 1201, in the name of Senator Gallagher, be agreed to.