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

I am sure we would all as Australian legislators be most comfortable if the obligations which are imposed are obligations imposed by Australian law. The point I made to Senator Ludlam, and which I would make to you, is that the obligations under the Privacy Act and under the telecommunications sector security reform legislation which is in prospect will be obligations arising under Australian law binding companies carrying on business in Australia, wherever the metadata may be stored.