Senator WILLIAMS (New South Wales—Nationals Whip in the Senate) (11:53): I, and also on behalf of Senators Cameron and Milne, move: That the following matter be referred to the Economics References Committee for inquiry and report by 31 March 2014: The performance of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), with particular reference to: (a) ASIC's enabling legislation, and whether there are any barriers preventing ASIC from fulfilling its legislative responsibilities and obligations; (b) the accountability framework to which ASIC is subject, and whether this needs to be strengthened; (c) the workings of ASIC's collaboration, and working relationships, with other regulators and law enforcement bodies; (d) ASIC's complaints management policies and practices; (e) the protections afforded by ASIC to corporate and private whistleblowers; and (f) any related matters. Question agreed to.