David Hawker (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Yesterday I was asked a question about security-screening arrangements for a visiting parliamentary delegation from Pakistan. I can advise the Member for Franklin that the members of the delegation were subject to the same screening arrangements that apply to all building occupants and visitors to the building. This does not include frisking. The President and I raised this matter with the Speaker of the National Assembly, who advised us that he understands and appreciates the need for security-screening arrangements.

The President and I will review the impact of security arrangements on an ongoing basis with a view to maintaining the integrity of building security and minimising unnecessary impacts on building occupants and visitors.