Alex Gallacher (SA, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I seek leave to amend business of the Senate notice of motion No. 6.

Leave granted.

I move the motion as amended:

That the following matter be referred to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee for inquiry and report by 14 February 2018:

Australia's trade and investment relationships with the countries of Africa, with particular reference to:

(a) existing trade and investment relationships;

(b) emerging and possible future trends;

(c) barriers and impediments to trade and investment;

(d) opportunities to expand trade and investment;

(e) the role of government in identifying opportunities and assisting Australian companies to access existing and new markets;

(f) the role of Australian based companies in sustainable development outcomes, and lessons that can be applied to other developing nations;

(g) the role of Australian based companies in promoting the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals; and

(h) any related matters.

Question agreed to.