Senate debates Documents
Housing Australia; Order for the Production of Documents
Sue Lines President
6:48 pm
I did indicate to the chamber at half past six that I would deal with all of the motions and then I would go to the bills et cetera.
Nita Green Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Tourism
I'm just seeking some direction, President. We are happy to deal with all of the motions in order, because there are no divisions tonight. I think that would be the best way to proceed.
Sue Lines President
I had indicated to the chamber that I would deal with the motions first and then deal with the other matters. So the question is that of general business notice of motion No. 371, standing in the name of Senator Bragg.
Wendy Askew Tasmania, Liberal Party
6:49 pm
At the request of Senator Bragg, I move:
That there be laid on the table by the Minister representing the Minister for Housing, by no later than midday on Wednesday, 4 March 2026:
(a) any documents relating to the results and findings of the two most recent staff surveys conducted within Housing Australia, working back from 2 March 2026; and
(b) the rectification plan in response to these staff survey results, which went to the Board and was discussed at the Housing Australia Board meeting on Tuesday, 10 February 2026.
Nita Green Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Tourism
by leave—I move:
Omit all words after "That", substitute:
(a) orders for the production of documents is one of the Senate's most serious powers, and should be used when all other processes have been exhausted; and
(b) Senator Bragg has been offered a briefing by the Minister for Housing.
Matt O'Sullivan WA, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Choice in Childcare and Early Learning
Point of order on 196, tedious repetition. We're hearing tedious repetition from the government on all of these motions.
Sue Lines President
That was a question raised last week about reading the amendments. It is the senator's prerogative to read the amendments, and that is what she is choosing to do.
Nita Green Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Tourism
I just make the point for the senator's benefit that that amendment is different from the last one. Thank you for noticing. Thanks for listening!
Sue Lines President
The question is that the amendment as moved by Senator Green to general business notice of motion No. 371 agreed to. Division required? We will defer that one.