Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

My question is directed to Senator Minchin, Leader of the Government in the Senate. I refer to the government’s direction in February this year that officials appearing before Senate legislation committees were not to answer questions pertaining to the Australian Wheat Board’s role in the oil for food scandal. Given that the next estimates round commences on 22 May, can the minister advise what direction will be given to public servants in relation to these matters when questioned by senators about them during proceedings?