Nicola Roxon (Gellibrand, Australian Labor Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Hansard source

I understand the question and the reason that it has been asked but, consistent with longstanding practice, I obviously would not comment on individual security advice that we are given. I can confirm to the House a matter that I think the immigration minister was trying to make clear over the cacophony that was coming from the other side. There are of course two different issues that are being addressed here. One is the proscription of terrorist organisations, of which there are 17 in this country. There is a very detailed process which is gone through. It is an important factor that people should be aware of, and it is a matter that I think it is important that people understand. That process needs to be gone through—both in consultation with the states, it is acted on in particular advice—

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