Senate debates Documents

Budget; Order for the Production of Documents


Wendy Askew

Wendy Askew Tasmania, Liberal Party

4:10 pm

At the request of Senator Hume, I move:

That there be laid on the table by the Minister for Finance, by no later than midday on Monday, 28 November 2022:

(a) a copy of the Budget Process Operational Rules used in the formation of the 2022-23 October Budget (BPORs);

(b) any briefings, minutes or advice provided to the Minister for Finance by the Department of Finance relating to the BPORs and amendments to the BPORs since 22 May 2022; and

(c) any letter, email, communique or other document that accompanied the BPORs when they were issued as advice to agencies.

Sue Lines

Sue Lines President

The question is that general business notice of motion No. 87, standing in the name of Senator Hume and moved by Senator Askew, be agreed to.