Scott Morrison (Cook, Liberal Party, Treasurer) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the Prime Minister for the reference. The Census and Statistics (Statistical Information) Direction 2017 is a registered instrument. It's laid before this parliament—it was registered last night. It would be very easy for the Leader of the Opposition or any other members of the opposition to review the entire direction. That direction was obviously drafted on the basis of substantial advice. It included consultation with the Australian Statistician and, indeed, with the Minister for Small Business and other relevant ministers. It was a matter determined by cabinet, and I issued the direction. The direction is set out there as a registered instrument.

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