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

The separate criminal investigation—as opposed to the forensic investigation I have just spoken of—is facilitated through the joint investigation team by a joint arrangement signed by Australia, Belgium, Malaysia, the Netherlands and Ukraine. It is a crucial step in securing justice for all of the victims. The investigation is being coordinated by the Dutch prosecution service. The focus of the joint investigation team is to ensure that the investigation is thorough and robust. On 20 August I met with the Dutch Prosecutor General, Mr Bolhaar, when he and officials from the Dutch police and prosecution office came to Canberra to discuss investigations with the government and the Australian Federal Police, and I took the opportunity to assure them of the Australian government's full cooperation in the investigation.