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

Senator Leyonhjelm, I am told this has been addressed in the revised explanatory memorandum that I believe has been circulated—it is about to be circulated, I am told. I am sorry. The definition of 'torture' which we have included—I am sure you will be happy with this—is a broader definition which is based upon the definition in the international instruments to which Australia is a party, and in particular the convention on the elimination of torture.