Alannah Mactiernan (Perth, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

asked the Minister for Agriculture, in writing, on 30 September 2014:

In respect of the current investigation into the alleged disclosure of confidential information about Serana (WA) Pty Ltd being provided to third parties, (a) on what date did it commence, (b) when is it anticipated to be concluded, and (c) who is conducting it.

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

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

(a) The investigation commenced on 14 October 2014.

(b) It is anticipated the investigation will be concluded in the first quarter of the 2015 calendar year.

(c) The investigation is being conducted by qualified investigators in my department's Fraud and Security Section.