Lidia Thorpe (Victoria, Independent) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I move:

That there be laid on the table by the Minister for Indigenous Australians, by no later than 10 am on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, all written or digital correspondence (including all attachments to any written or digital correspondence), briefing materials, text messages, file notes, meeting notices or minutes or other records of interaction since 1 June 2025, between:

(a) the Minister for Indigenous Australians (the minister) or her office and the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA);

(b) the minister or her office and the Northern Land Council (NLC); or

(c) the NIAA and the NLC;

in relation to Good Advice Pty Ltd, Beetaloo Energy Australia Ltd (formerly Empire Energy Group Ltd) or Top End Aboriginal Coastal Alliance Inc, including any employees, agents or representatives of these entities.

Sue Lines (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The question is that general business notice of motion no. 50, standing in the name of Senator Thorpe, be agreed to. Those of that opinion, say aye; against, no. I believe the noes have it?

Lidia Thorpe (Victoria, Independent) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The ayes have it.

Sue Lines (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I think I only heard one voice, Senator Thorpe.

Honourable senators interjecting—

Order! I think we all know the rules for formal motions, so, when I call, please indicate clearly what your vote is.

Katy Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Public Service) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I was of the understanding that Senator Thorpe was going to amend this motion, but I didn't hear the amendment being moved, which is why we opposed it. We were to support the motion if the motion had been amended as per discussions.

Sue Lines (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Well, Senator Thorpe hasn't moved an amendment, the vote has been put, and a division has been called for.

A division having been called and the bells being rung—

With the indulgence of the chamber, Senator Gallagher has asked leave to cancel the bells and recommit the vote.

Leave granted.

Senator Scarr, Minister Gallagher is happy to give an explanation if you require one; otherwise, I'm going to recommit the vote.

Paul Scarr (Queensland, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Immigration) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

If you want to, Minister.

Katy Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Public Service) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

by leave—Referring back to my previous comments about how we would support it if there was an amendment moved, my understanding is that it was amended last night. That hadn't been picked up. My apologies for that. That changes the government's position on voting on this. We will be voting in favour of the motion.

Sue Lines (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The question is that general business notice of motion No. 50, standing in the name of Senator Thorpe, be agreed to.

Question agreed to.

Lidia Thorpe (Victoria, Independent) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I move:

That there be laid on the table by the Minister for Indigenous Australians, by no later than 10 am on Monday, 1 September 2025, all written or digital correspondence, all attachments to any written or digital correspondence, briefing materials, text messages, file notes, meeting notices or minutes or other records of interaction since 1 October 2023, between the Minister for Indigenous Australians or her office, the Northern Land Council (NLC) and/or the National Indigenous Australians Agency, related to:

(a) the ascertainment and management of conflicts of interest of NLC councillors, directors and senior staff, including but not limited to connections to and involvement with proponents;

(b) the involvement of NLC councillors, directors or senior staff with the gas industry, including but not limited to Australian Energy Producers Ltd, Santos Ltd, Tamboran Resources Ltd and/or Beetaloo Energy Australia Ltd (formerly Empire Energy Group Ltd); or

(c) the involvement of NLC councillors, directors or senior staff with Good Advice Pty Ltd and/or the Top End Aboriginal Coastal Alliance Inc.

Question agreed to.