Rachel Siewert (WA, Australian Greens) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I seek leave to amend general business notice of motion No. 660, proposing an order for the production of documents concerning the Abbotsford service centre.

Leave granted.

I amend the motion in the terms circulated in the chamber and move:

That there be laid on the table by the Minister for Families and Social Services, by 2.00pm on 18 June 2020, all documents relating to:

(i) negotiations between the Australian Government and the lessor of the Abbotsford (Yarra) Service Centre, including ongoing lease negotiations;

(ii) consideration of other locations for the Yarra Service Centre; and

(iii) any planned Service Centre closures across Australia.

Jonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I seek leave to make a short statement.

Sue Lines (WA, Deputy-President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Leave is granted for one minute.

Jonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The landlord of the Yarra Service Centre in Abbotsford advised Services Australia through its legal representative on 12 May 2020 that it will not agree to any lease extension beyond 22 May 2020 under any circumstance. Then, on 21 May 2020, Services Australia received an offer via text message to allow an extension to the lease for three months. Late on 21 May 2020, Services Australia received a signed three-month lease extension. As leases come up for renewal, the opportunity is taken to review the servicing options to ensure the agency provides a sustainable, accessible and fit-for-purpose network of service centres.

Question agreed to.