Linda Reynolds (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Defence) Share this | Hansard source

I think I've answered that a couple of times. My primary responsibility, and my only concern, was for the welfare of my staff member. All advice was taken, and that was communicated on multiple occasions to my staff member. I made it clear that, whatever decision she took, it had to be her decision, which is very important. There was no indication from me at all that her job was at risk. In fact, as I said, it was my suggestion to her that she consider talking to the Australian Federal Police, and I facilitated that first meeting to ensure that she understood that she had that option available to her. Indeed, since that time she continued to work for me, and she's continued to work for Senator Cash, in a promotion.