Senate debates

Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Documents

Budget; Order for the Production of Documents

3:47 pm

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

At the request of Senator Bragg, I move:

That there be laid on the table by the Minister representing the Treasurer, by no later than midday on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, any advice provided by the Department of the Treasury to the Treasurer or the office of the Treasurer, in preparation for the 2026-27 Federal Budget in relation to the impact of the Government's proposed changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing on different industries and cohorts.

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

The question is that general business notice of motion No. 517 standing in the name of Senator Bragg and moved by Senator Askew be agreed to.

3:51 pm

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

At the request of Senator Dean Smith, I move:

That there be laid on the table by the Minister representing the Treasurer, by no later than 10 am on Thursday, 25 June 2026, all modelling undertaken by the Department of the Treasury in preparation for the 2026-27 Federal Budget, and any correspondence relating to that modelling between the department and the Treasurer or the office of the Treasurer, in relation to the following:

(a) the impact on charitable giving of the Government's proposed changes to the tax arrangements for discretionary trusts; and

(b) the impact on the mining exploration sector of the Government's proposed changes to the capital gains tax discount for small business.

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

The question is that general business notice of motion No. 512 standing in the name of Senator Dean Smith be agreed to.