Rachel Siewert (WA, Australian Greens) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

At the request of Senator Whish-Wilson, I move:

That there be laid on the table by the Minister representing the Minister for the Environment, by 9 am on Wednesday, 8 September 2021, all documents relating to the Environment Minister's travel to Europe in July 2021 for the purpose of meeting with UNESCO World Heritage Committee members to discuss the 'In Danger' listing of the Great Barrier Reef that contain the following details:

(a) who the Minister met with, when, where, and any records from these meetings;

(b) the full planned itinerary and any changes made to the itinerary during the travel;

(c) all costs associated with the travel, including for any ministerial or departmental staff who accompanied the Minister; and

(d) details of scientific advice provided by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation or any other relevant government agency on the health of the Great Barrier Reef in relation to preparation for the travel to Europe.

Notice of motion altered on 12 and 30 August 2021 pursuant to standing order 77

Question negatived.

by leave—Could I please have it recorded that the Greens supported our own motion?

Scott Ryan (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

So recorded.

Anne Urquhart (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

by leave—Could I have it recorded that Labor also supported that motion?

Scott Ryan (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

So recorded.