COMMITTEES

Senator BABET (Victoria—United Australia Party Whip) (11:43): I, and also on behalf of Senator Roberts, move: That the following matter be referred to the Environment and Communications References Committee for inquiry and report by 31 October 2025: The Internet Search Engine Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material), with particular reference to: (a) the heads of authority provided by the Online Safety Act 2021 (the Act) for each provision of the code; (b) the scope and accountability of the e-Safety Commissioner in administering the Act including the development of industry codes and standards; (c) ensuring there are appropriate parliamentary oversight and scrutiny mechanisms for industry codes and standards; (d) the operation of similar legislation in the United Kingdom and Europe as it relates to freedom of speech and freedom of the press; and (e) any other related matters.

The PRESIDENT: The question is that general business of the Senate notice of motion No. 5, standing in the names of Senators Babet and Roberts, be agreed to.