Andrew McLachlan (SA, Deputy-President) Share this | Hansard source

A letter has been received from Senator Dean Smith:

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

The failure of the Government to categorically rule out changes that limit the use of negative gearing or franking credits, and changing the tax treatment of the family home, demonstrating that the Albanese Labor Government cannot be trusted to not impose more taxes on hard working and aspirational Australians.

Is consideration of the proposal supported?

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

With the concurrence of the Senate, the clerks will set the clock in line with the informal arrangements made by the whip.