Kim Carr (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research) Share this | Hansard source

I have indicated to Senator Cash that this is a matter of ongoing police inquiry as to whether or not it was actually a bomb, and that is a matter where we will wait for police advice.

In terms of the radio interview, the minister has already expressed his view that it was unacceptable that he was not informed of the discovery of the device, and he has made his concerns very clear to the department about the discovery of this homemade incendiary. The minister has instructed the secretary of the department to investigate why he was not informed and ensure that this does not happen in the future. There is not much more I can add to assist Senator Cash in that matter.