Senate Economics References Committee - Adelaide, SA (part 1 of 2)
9 November 2026
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Senate Economics References Committee Parliament of Australia
Follow its sittings15:13 - 17:18
Speaker 1
Good morning, everyone. I declare open this hearing of the Senate Economics References Committee for the inquiry into social housing.
I begin by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, and pay respects to the elders, past and present. I extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples here today. The committee will be conducting today's hearing in person and via videoconference and teleconference. I'd like to welcome deputy chair, Senator Lisa Darmanin, Senator Barbara Pocock, Senator Andrew Bragg, and joining us also later, Senator Richard Colbeck. These are public proceedings being audio live streamed via the Parliament's website, and a Hansard transcript is being made.
I remind all witnesses that, in giving evidence to the committee, they are protected by parliamentary privilege. It is unlawful for anyone to threaten or disadvantage a witness on account of evidence given to a committee, and such action may be treated by the Senate as a contempt. It is also a contempt to give false or misleading evidence. Witnesses also have a right to request to be heard in camera. If a witness objects to answering a question, they should state the ground upon which the objection is made, and the committee will determine whether it will insist on an answer, having regard to the ground on which it is claimed.
If the committee determines to insist on an answer, a witness may request that the answer be given in camera. I remind senators of their obligations under the behaviour code for Australian parliamentarians to treat witnesses with dignity, courtesy, fairness, and respect. I now welcome representatives from the Department of the Treasury Housing Group, and I understand that information on parliamentary privilege and the protection of witnesses giving evidence to Senate committees has been provided to you. Assuming that's correct with your silence. For the Hansard record, will you please state your full names and the capacity in which you appear today?
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