Senate debates Documents
Australian Defence Force; Order for the Production of Documents
David Shoebridge NSW, Australian Greens
12:00 pm
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.
Jonathon Duniam Tasmania, Liberal Party, Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate
I seek leave to make a short statement, please.
Jonathon Duniam Tasmania, Liberal Party, Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate
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.
Sue Lines President
The question is that general business notice of motion No. 563 standing in the name of Senator Shoebridge be agreed to.
David Shoebridge NSW, Australian Greens
12:04 pm
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.
Sue Lines President
The question is that general business notice of motion No. 564 standing in the name of Senator Shoebridge be agreed to.