Senate debates

Thursday, 2 July 2026

Documents

Australian Defence Force; Order for the Production of Documents

12:00 pm

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 by the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force (IGADF) into command accountability following the completion of the IGADF Afghanistan inquiry.

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, please.

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 coalition is advised that the evidence within the report is highly classified and goes into operational matters within the ADF. Releasing it could impact and jeopardise ongoing investigations the Office of the Special Investigator is leading into allegations of war crimes.

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

The question is that general business notice of motion No. 563 standing in the name of Senator Shoebridge be agreed to.

12:04 pm

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 Defence reform study conducted by interim National Armaments Director, Ms Nadine Williams.

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

The question is that general business notice of motion No. 564 standing in the name of Senator Shoebridge be agreed to.