Lyn Allison (Victoria, Australian Democrats) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, I ask a supplementary question. I thank the minister for his answer, especially his confirmation of the importance of democratic principles. I ask again: why will he consult Queenslanders over local government amalgamations but not Indigenous people over this legislation? Given that freedom of expression and democratic principles are so important, will the Prime Minister condemn the treatment of whistleblowers Andrew Wilkie, who publicly criticised the attack on Iraq, and Allan Kessing, who was targeted for leaking reports on security shambles at the Sydney airport?