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International Relations: Australia and Japan; Order for the Production of Documents

Senate · Monday 17 August 2026

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At a glance

Senator Sean Bell moved a motion requiring the Minister representing the Prime Minister to table documents concerning the valuation of four Shizuoka Crown melons received from the Government of Japan. The motion sought specific records, including entries from the official private register and supporting evidence for the $200 valuation per melon. The Senate agreed to the question without further debate.

Outcome

The question was agreed to.

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How the debate unfolded

Opened the debate

Sean Bell (NSW) (Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party) One Nation

Bell moved that documents be laid on the table by 2 pm on 20 August 2026. The request covered entries in the official private register shown to news.com.au, specifically noting a photograph and a valuation of $200 per melon. Bell also sought all other documents provided to the media regarding the value of the four melons or the two deliveries. Furthermore, the motion required all valuations, appraisals, invoices, receipts, and correspondence relied upon to establish the $200 value for every melon and confirm each delivery as a distinct $400 gift.