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SenateThursday 20 August 2026

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Senator BELL (New South Wales—One Nation Whip) (11:33): I move: That the following matter be referred to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee for inquiry and report by 15 February 2027: The operation and administration of the Fuel and Fertiliser Security Facility, with particular reference to: (a) the extent to which the facility impacts investment in fertiliser production or importation, processing, storage, transport and distribution; (b) the facility's contribution to national food security, regional economic development and the continuity of essential services; (c) the accountability and effectiveness of financial assistance provided for fertiliser through the facility; and (d) any related matters.

The PRESIDENT: The question is that business of the Senate No. 6, standing in the name of Senator Bell, be agreed to.

SourceSenate, Thursday 20 August 2026 — official recordTA-260820-senate-8b19557df891:s027