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

by leave—What the notice of motion seeks is that I lay on the table evidence supporting claims that I have made that Mr Snowden's disclosures have put Australian lives at risk.

Contrary to what Senator Ludlam has just said, I did provide that information to Senator Ludlam in estimates last week. Senator Ludlam asked me:

What work has been undertaken on the impact on Australia's national security of the revelations of the whistleblower Edward Snowden—in particular, on whether his revelations have placed Australian lives in danger?

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What I am particularly interested in is whether you can identify a single individual whose life has been placed in danger.

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… I just wonder what particular intelligence you have to hand to contradict that?

To which my reply was:

You asked me if I am aware of particular cases. The answer to your question is yes, on the basis of the intelligence briefings I receive.

Contrary to what Senator Ludlam has said, I have told him the source of my claim. That is the intelligence briefings that I receive— (Time expired)

Mr Deputy President, I seek leave to continue my statement.

Leave not granted.