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

Yes, I can, Senator. Although the investigation is ongoing—and for that reason I cannot provide too many further specific details—I can advise you that the Minister for Justice and I have been in contact with the Prime Minister, who is travelling overseas, and with the Acting Prime Minister following the incident. I understand that earlier today Prime Minister Abbott spoke to the wives of both of the injured officers. I have also briefed the Leader of the Opposition; the shadow Attorney-General; the local member, Mr Anthony Byrne, the member for Holt; and members of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security, and I have undertaken to keep them informed as the matter progresses.