John Faulkner (NSW, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, I ask a supplementary question. Yes, I am aware of the evidence that was given at Senate estimates committee because it was in answer to questions that I asked. But I would ask the minister if he can confirm that at no stage has the Australian government or the Australian intelligence community either sought or produced any assessment of Iraqi civilian casualties. I ask if the minister can inform the Senate, and explain to the Senate, why the Prime Minister has not instructed the Office of National Assessments, the Defence Intelligence Organisation or any other agency to monitor and assess Iraqi civilian casualties or, for that matter, even seek information from our allies in relation to this absolutely crucial matter.