James Paterson (Victoria, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Cyber Security) Share this | Hansard source

Senator Farrell, it wasn't just a question to you; it is a question to the government. I would be grateful if you could answer on behalf of the government, as you are representing them here on this bill. I ask again: has the government sought advice from any agency on the risk of interference in this upcoming referendum? To assist you: for example, ASIO, ASD, ONI, the Department of Home Affairs or the Attorney-General's Department. Have any of them been asked for advice on the foreign interference risks in the referendum?