COMMITTEES

Senator ROBERTS (Queensland) (11:48): I seek leave to make a short statement. The PRESIDENT: Leave is granted for one minute. Senator ROBERTS: It's an unfortunate irony that an inquiry into productivity is asking for such an extended timeline to deliver findings—two years.

One Nation would happily support an inquiry into productivity on a much shorter, more productive timeline—six months. We note that all inquiries are entitled to seek extensions of time from the Senate if needed, and this is common. This government is murdering productivity, particularly with skyrocketing energy prices and regulations crippling productivity.

With more to come, it makes productivity improvement urgent. Productivity determines standard of living, national prosperity and security, and can drive real wage growth. One Nation will oppose this motion, and we repeat through you, President, to Senator Bragg that we welcome him returning with a motion for an inquiry of six months duration.

The PRESIDENT: The question is that general business notice of motion No. 15 standing in the name of Senator Bragg and moved by Senator Askew be agreed to.