Senate debates

Monday, 7 August 2023

Matters of Public Importance

Australian Antarctic Division

4:49 pm

Photo of David FawcettDavid Fawcett (SA, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

A letter has been received from Senator Duniam:

Pursuant to standing order 75, I propose that the following matter of public importance be submitted to the Senate for discussion:

The need for the Albanese Labor Government to be up front about the proposed $25 million worth of cuts to the Australian Antarctic Division, including the impacts on research, security and Australia's international reputation.

Is the proposal supported?

More than the number of senators required by the standing orders having risen in their places—

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