Senate debates

Monday, 26 February 2024

Committees

Commonwealth Bilateral Air Service Agreements Select Committee; Appointment

3:37 pm

Photo of Wendy AskewWendy Askew (Tasmania, Liberal Party) Share this | | Hansard source

At the request of Senator McKenzie, I move:

That—

(a) the Select Committee on Commonwealth Bilateral Air Service Agreements, appointed by resolution of the Senate on 5 September 2023, as amended on 7 September 2023, be reappointed on the same terms, except as otherwise provided by this resolution, so that the committee may:

(i) receive evidence at a public hearing from:

(A) witnesses who were unavailable prior to the committee's original reporting date, including Mr Alan Joyce AC, and

(B) government affairs representatives from Qantas, noting that Qantas' answers to questions on notice from senators were unsatisfactory, and

(ii) report on any matters arising relevant to the committee's terms of reference;

(b) the committee or any subcommittee have the power to consider and make use of the evidence and records of the select committee appointed on 5 September 2023;

(c) senators who were members or participating members of the previous select committee are appointed to the new committee; and

(d) the committee report by 28 March 2024.

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

The question before the Senate is that the motion moved by Senator Askew, which stands in the name of Senator McKenzie, concerning a select committee on Commonwealth bilateral air service agreements, be agreed to.