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

I think I dealt with that, if I may say so, when I tried to answer your question the first time. It is a question of proportionality, you are right. The purpose of these amendments is to deal with serious crime, that is true. The principle of proportionality is enshrined in the bill. This was looked at by the PJCIS and I read to you the PJCIS's considerations that led them to conclude that the way in which the matter had been dealt with by the bill was appropriate. I agree with the process of reasoning of the PJCIS. I do not think your amendment is necessary, and I do not really think I can take it any further.