Nick Xenophon (SA, Nick Xenophon Team) Share this | Hansard source

I indicate that my colleagues and I strongly support this amendment moved by Senator Hanson-Young in relation to FOI. I know the minister expressed a concern that the ability to FOI Efic will compromise confidentiality inherent in banking. Whilst I appreciate the need for confidentiality in business where appropriate, I point out that such information is protected by exemptions in the FOI Act, namely section 47G, and other exemptions in the FOI Act will also apply. So, noting the protection that the FOI Act affords businesses, I and my colleagues will vote in favour of the Greens amendment, which promotes greater transparency.

The CHAIR: The question is that item (1) on sheet 8207 moved by Senator Hanson-Young be agreed to.

Bill, as amended, agreed to.

Bill reported with amendments; report adopted.