Barnaby Joyce (New England, National Party, Minister for Agriculture) Share this | Hansard source

The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows:

(1) I am aware that the Federal Court considered the issue of a warrant granted to the department in relation to Serana. I am also aware of the broader circumstances of the matter. As you are aware, court proceedings were settled by both parties prior to a final hearing. The Judge noted during proceedings, as reflected in the transcript, the court did not have the benefit of all available evidence.

(2) The department has conducted inquiries into the actions of departmental officials in their preparation for and conduct of these proceedings. The inquiries did not identify any evidence of deliberate wrong doing.

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