AUKUS

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. D.J. Speirs:

1. That in the opinion of this house, a joint committee be established to inquire into and report on matters relating to South Australia’s contribution to the AUKUS agreement, and particularly to consider—

(a) how to ensure that all submarines are delivered on schedule;

(b) education and training initiatives to build the future workforce;

(c) the role of the South Australian industry;

(d) opportunities from emerging technologies;

(e) the progress of task forces and working groups;

(f) interstate and international partnerships; and

(g) any other relevant matters.

2. That in the event of a joint committee being appointed, the House of Assembly shall be represented thereon by three members, of whom two shall form a quorum of assembly members necessary to be present at all sittings of the committee.

3. That a message be sent to the Legislative Council transmitting the foregoing resolution and requesting its concurrence thereto.

(Continued from 15 June 2023.)

Mr ODENWALDER (Elizabeth) (11:26): I move:

That this order of the day be postponed.

The house divided on the motion:

Ayes 22

Noes 13

Majority 9

AYES

NOES

PAIRS

Motion thus carried; order of the day postponed.