Mathias Cormann (WA, Liberal Party, Vice-President of the Executive Council) Share this | Hansard source

As I've previously advised the chamber, the Australian government takes allegations of illegal activity very seriously. Everyone is required to abide by Australian law, that includes casino operators, public officials and visitors to our country. Our law enforcement agencies are working hard to disrupt and deter criminal groups by collecting evidence and intelligence about financially motivated crime.

On 30 July 2019, the Attorney-General referred allegations of corruption involving the Department of Foreign Affairs and Crown Casino to the Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity. The referral related to media reports about allegations of potential corruption with respect to interactions between employees of Crown Casino and officers of the Department of Home Affairs. As these allegations have now been referred to the Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity, it would not be appropriate to comment further. I'm also advised the Prime Minister is not aware of any of his ministers breaching ministerial standards in relation to this matter.