George Brandis (Queensland, Liberal Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Hansard source

Yes, indeed they will. In fact, this royal commission has been established for their benefit—to protect them from the trade union bosses and trade union criminals who misuse their positions to fleece honest trade union members.

The government is in discussions to establish the royal commission at the moment, and among the arrangements that it will have is an inquiry line by which members who have information about corruption and other misconduct referred to in the terms of reference will be able to provide information in confidence to the royal commission. In appropriate cases, they will also be able to provide information in camera.

Now, might I remind those who might be minded to interfere with the work of the royal commission that they do so at risk of committing criminal offences under the Royal Commissions Act.