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

What I can say to Senator Johnston is this: the independent auditors have provided an interim report to the Minister of Defence. I can say that the auditors note that the complexity of the situation has meant that progress has been slow. Included in the terms of reference for the audit is a requirement that the audit identify ways to remedy any outstanding pay situations and how to avoid these problems in the future. Of course the government looks forward to getting this advice. The minister will make that final report public by tabling it in parliament, and I think most reasonable people would accept that this is a very proper way for the Minister for Defence to conduct (Time expired)