Rex Patrick (SA, Independent) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I, and also on behalf of Senators McAllister, Waters, Griff and Lambie, move:

That on Tuesday, 30 November 2021:

(a) the Australian Federal Integrity Commission Bill 2021 be called on after authorisations for committees to meet and have precedence over all other business until determined;

(b) the questions on all remaining stages be put at 2 pm; and

(c) paragraph (b) operate as a limitation on debate under standing order 142.

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 government does not support the motion. We're delivering on our commitment to establish a Commonwealth Integrity Commission and the government has conducted a nation-wide consultation process on draft legislation for the CRC. This is significant legislation that we must get right so that Australians can have confidence that the commission will operate effectively.

The CRC will be essential to ensuring the integrity of our public sector, our government and our elected officials. It's essential for the functioning of Australia's government that we are methodical, consultive and thorough in our approach to developing this legislation.

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

The question is that general business notice of motion No. 1284, standing in the names of Senator Patrick and others, be agreed to.