General Debate
Senate · Tuesday 25 November 2025
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Senator Fatima Payman moved a motion requiring the Minister representing the Minister for Housing to comply with an order for the production of documents by 1 December 2025. The order related to the Australian Government 5% deposit scheme and had been agreed to on 3 November 2025. Senator Jess Walsh responded by explaining that the broad scope of the order required extensive document review across Housing Australia and the Treasury. She stated that the documents must undergo proper processes and that a response would be provided in due course.
The motion was put to a division and passed with 36 votes in favour and 20 against.
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Opened the debate
Payman moved a motion stating that the Minister representing the Minister for Housing had not met the requirements of order for the production of documents no. 208. This order, passed on 3 November 2025, related to the Australian Government 5% deposit scheme. Payman insisted the minister must adhere to the directive by 12 noon on 1 December 2025.
Government response
Walsh sought leave to make a statement regarding the order. Walsh argued that the extremely broad scope of the order meant a substantial number of documents required review to determine if they were in scope. The scope included various records across Housing Australia and the Treasury, such as emails, briefing notes, and meeting minutes. Walsh stated that these documents needed to go through proper processes and that the minister would respond in due course.