Senate debates

Tuesday, 29 July 2025

Documents

Housing Australia; Order for the Production of Documents

4:55 pm

Photo of Wendy AskewWendy Askew (Tasmania, Liberal Party) Share this | | Hansard source

At the request of Senator Bragg, I move:

That the Senate—

(a) notes:

(i) that order for the production of documents no. 784, relating to Housing Australia and the use of availability payments, was agreed to by the Senate on 12 February 2025, and

(ii) the order has only been partially complied with, as the return includes significant redactions;

(b) considers that it is in the public interest for the 'Address' and 'Legal description' in 'Part B—General Particulars' and the 'Annual Affordable Housing Dwelling Availability Payment—As at the Award Date' in 'Part D—Availability Payments' of 'Project Schedule—P N2X6-T1P6-Z4L2 Ivanhoe Victoria' (pages 849 and 855 of the return) to be released; and

(c) requires the Minister representing the Treasurer to table unredacted versions of the items described in paragraph (b) in response to order no. 784 by no later than 1 pm on Wednesday, 30 July 2025.

Question agreed to.