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Senator CHISHOLM (Queensland—Assistant Minister for Regional Development, Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Assistant Minister for Resources and Deputy Manager of Government Business in the Senate) (15:56): I seek leave to make a short statement. The PRESIDENT: Leave is granted for one minute. Senator CHISHOLM: The government will be opposing this motion.

The Senate's powers to order the production of documents are important but should not be used to upend ordinary and responsible policy processes. Professor Duckett undertook a thorough review which included a comprehensive consultation with the disability community, NDIS participants, their families and service providers, therapy providers and the broader community.

The NDIA board has committed to releasing the report in full, along with the agency's response, to minimise uncertainty and disruption. This motion contains an unreasonable timeline that seeks to compel the release of the report before that work is completed. Question agreed to.