Senate debates

Tuesday, 3 February 2026

Documents

Economic Resilience Program; Order for the Production of Documents

4:25 pm

Photo of Jessica CollinsJessica Collins (NSW, Liberal Party) Share this | | Hansard source

At the request of Senator Hume, I move:

That there be laid on the table by the Minister for Industry and Innovation, by no later than midday on 10 February 2026, all documents provided to the Minister for Industry and Innovation by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, from 1 June 2025 to date, that concern the design of the Economic Resilience Program.

Photo of Anthony ChisholmAnthony Chisholm (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Regional Development) Share this | | Hansard source

I seek leave to make a short statement.

Photo of Sue LinesSue Lines (President) Share this | | Hansard source

Leave is granted for one minute.

Photo of Anthony ChisholmAnthony Chisholm (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Regional Development) Share this | | Hansard source

The government will be opposing this motion. A briefing has been offered on this issue, and I understand that it has not yet been accepted.

Photo of Sue LinesSue Lines (President) Share this | | Hansard source

The question is that general business notice of motion No. 274 standing in the name of Senator Hume and moved by Senator Collins be agreed to.