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SenateTuesday 8 September 2026

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Senator HODGINS-MAY (Victoria) (16:01): I move: That there be laid on the table by the Minister for Science, by no later than 9 am on Thursday, 17 September 2026, the following documents relating to Shell Australia's sponsorship of Questacon from January 2021 to December 2022: (a) conflict of interest, reputational or influence risk assessments and other due diligence undertaken in relation to Shell Australia; (b) briefing notes, internal advice, submissions or approval documents prepared by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources relating to the consideration, approval or continuation of the sponsorship; (c) the sponsorship agreement, including any associated conditions or safeguards, particularly those relating to branding, educational content, editorial independence or engagement with children and teachers; (d) communications strategies, engagement plans or evaluation documents relating to the sponsorship or Shell Australia's involvement in Questacon's educational or youth-facing activities; and (e) correspondence or other communications between Questacon, the Department of Industry, Science and Resources and Shell Australia relating to the sponsorship.

The PRESIDENT: The question is that general business notice of motion 649 be agreed to.

SourceSenate, Tuesday 8 September 2026 — official recordTA-260908-senate-59cec871b8cf:s054