Simon Birmingham (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Finance) Share this | Hansard source

As I said in relation to the primary question, the Attorney-General is exercising the same rights as any Australian in relation to initiating defamation proceedings in the belief that he has been defamed. Out of an abundance of caution, the government has sought legal advice in relation to the Attorney-General's work. As an interim measure, until that advice has been received, the steps that I outlined in relation to the primary question will be undertaken. Once that advice is received, if there's any further information to add I'll make sure that it's brought to the chamber.

Mr President, I ask that further questions be placed on notice.