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

My recollection is that the Australian Electoral Commissioner did talk through some of those issues in the recent estimates hearings with you, Senator Roberts, and that it was addressed in those estimates hearings. I know you have been exploring those issues for a period of time and that some responses have been placed on notice. In relation to the comparison between the paper ballots and data processing, and the steps that the AEC undertake in that regard, I also recall that the commissioner took you through the explanations during the recent estimates hearings. I would refer you to the Hansard in that regard. If, following review of that Hansard, you have additional aspects that are unclear, then of course I'm always happy to work through them with you.