Senate debates Committees
Perth Mint and Commonwealth Regulatory Compliance Select Committee; Reporting Date
Wendy Askew Tasmania, Liberal Party
3:42 pm
At the request of Senator Dean Smith, I move:
That the time for the presentation of the report of the Select Committee on the Perth Mint and Commonwealth regulatory compliance be extended to 28 March 2024.
Anthony Chisholm Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Education
3:43 pm
I seek leave to make a short statement.
Anthony Chisholm Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Education
The government will be opposing this motion. From day one this has been an inquiry that has been driven by state politics on an issue over which the Commonwealth has no jurisdiction. The committee has used the valuable and scarce resources of the Senate to hold three public hearings and receive submissions, and no new information has come to light. It's time for the committee to stop spending Senate resources and report their findings so the Senate can divert these important resources to important issues within its jurisdiction.
Sue Lines President
The question is that general business notice of motion No. 390, standing in the name of Senator Dean Smith and moved by Senator Askew, be agreed to.