Senate debates

Monday, 18 October 2021

Bills

Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Amendment (Equity Investments and Other Measures) Bill 2021; Second Reading

6:33 pm

Photo of Amanda StokerAmanda Stoker (Queensland, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister to the Attorney-General) Share this | | Hansard source

In continuing the contribution of summing up on the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Amendment (Equity Investments and Other Measures) Bill 2021, I can say that the bill boosts Export Finance Australia's important role in supporting Australia's economic growth and facilitating stronger links between Australian businesses and the Indo-Pacific region while maintaining its robust processes for assessing commerciality, risk, and environmental and social impacts. I commend the bill to the Senate.

Photo of James McGrathJames McGrath (Queensland, Liberal National Party) Share this | | Hansard source

The question before the chair is that the second reading amendment, as moved by Senator Cox, be agreed to.

Question negatived.

Original question agreed to.

Bill read a second time.