Chris Ellison (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Justice and Customs) Share this | Hansard source

It would be highly inappropriate for the minister of the day, of any government, to carry out investigations in relation to AFP professional standards. Senator Ludwig knows full well that this is provided for both by legislation regulation and in the make-up of the Australian Federal Police. The AFP professional standards group are the appropriate people to deal with these issues. It is not for the minister of the day to engage himself or herself in those aspects. I have full confidence in this program and in the men and women who participate in it. The Australian community can have full confidence in relation to the operation of this program, which has been recognised both nationally and internationally as an outstanding air security officer program.