Additional comments by Members of the Coalition

Whilst choosing not to provide dissenting comments to the report, Coalition Members strongly believe that such a large change to Australia's system of administrative appeals needs an inquiry where stakeholders from across the board are given ample opportunity to express their views.

Unfortunately the Albanese Government has tried to ram this Bill through Parliament with as little scrutiny as possible and has shown that its supposed commitment to transparency is not backed up by its actions.

A short committee process over the Christmas period with only one day of hearings does not allow Parliament to properly scrutinise this significant change.

Coalition Members are pleased that the Senate's Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee will examine this Bill in greater detail, with a reporting date on 24 July 2024.This is appropriate.

The Coalition will participate in the Senate's inquiry into this significant legislation and provide its views on this Bill when that process is completed.