COMMITTEES

Senator BELL (New South Wales—One Nation Whip) (15:46): At the request of Senator Hanson, I move: (1) That the following matters be referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee for inquiry and report by 3 September 2026: (a) the appropriateness of granting tax Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR), or charity status to Equality Australia; (b) prior decisions of government bodies, tribunals or courts in relation to the DGR status of Equality Australia; (c) the appropriateness of granting DGR status to lobby groups; (d) patronage of Equality Australia; and (e) any other related matters.

(2) That standing order 193(2) not apply to the inquiry.