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

I preface my answer by dealing with the process that applies to the National Community Crime Prevention Program—that is, applications are submitted to the Attorney-General’s Department and are assessed by the department. They then go to an independent committee which advises the minister, which is me, and a decision is made. I am aware of the Wadeye application and I am aware of the rejection, as mentioned by Senator Crossin. I will take the question on notice and get back to Senator Crossin. I may well offer her a private briefing on the matter, which may allay her concerns. I will either give her that briefing or come back and advise the Senate. I am not in the habit of discussing the merits or otherwise of individual applications.