James McGrath (Queensland, Liberal National Party, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

The government supports the freedom of authors and publishers to publish works, including on controversial matters. Media reports on 6 February 2018 in multiple outlets indicate that Hardie Grant books has acquired world rights to Mr Hamilton's book and has set a publication date of 2 March 2018. Accordingly, it does not appear that Mr Hamilton requires any further assistance in relation to this matter. It would also be inappropriate and set an unwanted precedent for the government to direct an independent parliamentary committee, which is responsible for its inquiries and for accepting and releasing submissions.

Question negatived.