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

The government is opposed to these amendments. Democrat amendments (1), (4), (5) and (6) would remove the two-stage authorisation process contemplated by the bill. The two-stage process was implemented as a result of consultation with law enforcement agencies and it concerns the privacy and protection of individuals involved in a controlled operation. Accordingly, the government has considered the amendments but opposes them.