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

I thought I might take the opportunity to point out to Senator Ludlam that, again, he has fallen into error. He does not understand this legislation. These provisions have nothing to do with the press. What these provisions have to do with are officers of ASIO who communicate intelligence information, which would be a grave breach of trust on their part. It has absolutely nothing to do with the press.