Senate debates

Thursday, 2 July 2026

Documents

Nuclear Waste Management; Order for the Production of Documents

11:57 am

Photo of David ShoebridgeDavid Shoebridge (NSW, Australian Greens) | | Hansard source

I move:

That there be laid on the table by the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, by no later than Tuesday, 28 July 2026, a full copy of the report, provided to the minister in 2023, of the review led by Mr Steven Grzeskowiak into determining a location suitable for the storage and disposal of high-level nuclear waste.

Photo of Jonathon DuniamJonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate) | | Hansard source

I seek leave to make a short statement.

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

Leave is granted for one minute.

Photo of Jonathon DuniamJonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate) | | Hansard source

The same document sought in this motion has also been sought via FOI. Whether or not this document ought to be released is currently before the Federal Court of Australia. The coalition is not opposed to the release of the document, in principle, but awaits the outcome of that matter currently before the courts before taking a final position.

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

The question is that general business notice of motion No. 562, standing in the name of Senator Shoebridge, be agreed to.