Debate resumed from 8 August, on motion by Senator Nettle:

That the following matter be referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee for inquiry and report by 15 October 2007:All aspects of the detention and release of Dr Mohamed Haneef, including:(a) the source and veracity of information upon which decisions were made;(b) the actions of the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship (Mr Andrews), including his overriding of the Brisbane Magistrate’s Court decision to grant bail to Dr Haneef;(c) the role of other ministers, including the Attorney-General (Mr Ruddock) and the Prime Minister (Mr Howard);(d) the investigation by the Australian Federal Police and other agencies;(e) the decisions taken by the Director of Public Prosecutions;(f) the international impact on Australia of the Government’s handling of the case; and(g) any future decisions to be made in relation to Dr Haneef.