Senate debates

Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Documents

Housing; Order for the Production of Documents

5:22 pm

Photo of Fatima PaymanFatima Payman (WA, Australia's Voice) Share this | | Hansard source

I move:

That the Senate—

(a) notes that the Minister representing the Minister for Housing has failed to comply with order for the production of documents no. 315, agreed to on 3 February 2026, relating to the ban on foreign investors buying established homes; and

(b) requires the Minister representing the Minister for Housing to comply with the order by no later than midday on 9 April 2026.

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

The question is that general business notice of motion No. 405, standing in the name of Senator Payman, be agreed to.

5:25 pm

Photo of Fatima PaymanFatima Payman (WA, Australia's Voice) Share this | | Hansard source

I move:

That the Senate—

(a) notes that:

(i) the Minister representing the Treasurer has failed to comply with order for the production of documents no. 316, agreed to on 3 February 2026, relating to the ban on foreign investors buying established homes, and

(ii) in a letter to the Minister representing the Treasurer, the Treasurer advised that more time was needed to comply with the order, but provided no timeline for compliance with the order; and

(b) requires the Minister representing the Treasurer to comply with the order by no later than midday on 9 April 2026.

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

The question is that general business notice of motion No. 406, standing in the name of Senator Payman, be agreed to.