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

I move:

That there be laid on the table by the Minister representing the Treasurer, by no later than midday on Monday, 27 November 2023:

(a) any correspondence between the Victorian Treasurer and the Federal Treasurer, since 1 June 2022, on the potential and/or actual impact on the forestry sector of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Making Multinationals Pay Their Fair Share—Integrity and Transparency) Bill 2023, and related matters;

(b) any correspondence between the South Australian Treasurer and the Federal Treasurer, since 1 June 2022, on the potential and/or actual impact on the forestry sector of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Making Multinationals Pay Their Fair Share—Integrity and Transparency) Bill 2023, and related matters; and

(c) a copy of any modelling undertaken by the Treasury on the potential and/or actual impact on the forestry sector of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Making Multinationals Pay Their Fair Share—Integrity and Transparency) Bill 2023.

Jenny McAllister (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I seek leave to make a short statement.

Sue Lines (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Leave is granted for one minute.

Jenny McAllister (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The Albanese government wishes to ensure that multinationals pay their fair share of tax in Australia. We're improving compliance, closing tax loopholes and enhancing transparency to ensure that there's money for the services that Australians expect and to level the playing field for Australian small businesses. Australians rightly expect that all taxpayers, from the largest multinationals to individuals, pay their fair share of tax, and we're consulting with industry and across the community on how we target tax avoidance without constraining legitimate commercial arrangements. We've been grateful for the engagement of industry in providing meaningful feedback on the principles, plans and draft legislation, and we want to arrive at an end point that balances compliance with public expectations that our multinational tax settings are fair and effective.

Sue Lines (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The question is that general business notice of motion No. 368 standing in the name of Senator Duniam be agreed to.

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

At the request of Senator Dean Smith, I move:

That there be laid on the table by the Minister representing the Treasurer, by no later than midday on Thursday, 16 November 2023, any briefing notes, file notes, emails or other records of interaction, since 23 August 2023, between:

(a) the Treasurer or his office and the Department of the Treasury;

(b) the Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury or his office and the Department of the Treasury; or

(c) the Treasurer or his office and the Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury or his office;

in relation to:

(d) the selection and appointment of the Competition Taskforce expert advisory panel as referenced in the Treasurer's joint media release with the Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury on 30 October 2023; or

(e) the first meeting of the Competition Taskforce expert advisory panel on 30 October 2023.

Sue Lines (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The question is that general business notice of motion No. 377 standing in the name of Senator Dean Smith and moved by Senator Duniam be agreed to.