Stephen Conroy (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, I ask a supplementary question. On Friday, the minister also said that he was concerned about nine-day turnarounds and post-traumatic stress for Navy personnel involved in Operation Sovereign Borders. But, when asked to explain incidents involving the Navy, the minister said, 'No, I can't—they are on-water matters that are not my responsibility.' All Australians are concerned about our Navy personnel, but the minister is the one who is responsible for their safety. When will this minister take that responsibility seriously?