Senate debates Documents

Australian Broadcasting Corporation; Order for the Production of Documents


Maria Kovacic

Maria Kovacic NSW, Liberal Party, Shadow Assistant Minister for Women

4:15 pm

At the request of Senator Henderson, I move:

That there be laid on the table by the Minister representing the Minister for Communications, by no later than midday on 21 October 2026:

(a) a copy of all internal correspondence between Australian Broadcasting Corporation personnel, sent or received during the period of 12 July to 12 August 2026 (including letters, emails and messages) concerning the reference to Mrs Gina Rinehart in the Race Around the World program, initially broadcast on 12 July 2026 (the program); and

(b) a copy of all internal correspondence, during the period of 12 July to 12 August 2026 (including letters, emails and messages) sent to or received from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Ombudsman concerning the investigation of the program.

Sue Lines

Sue Lines President

The question is that general business notice of motion No. 804, standing in the name of Senator Henderson, be agreed to.