Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation) Share this | Hansard source

I personally am not aware of the article, but the department is. We as a government treat very seriously those particular allegations and indeed all other allegations that people might have. That is why we have this legislation before us this evening. We want the Callinan inquiry to get underway ASAP. As soon as it does get underway, people like this groom will be able to provide evidence to the inquiry, and the veracity and details of those allegations can be tested. I would encourage anybody with such stories and such concerns to come forward and provide evidence to Mr Callinan’s inquiry so that we can get a full picture. We as a government look forward to the advice and suggestions of the inquiry as to what changes ought to be made.