Katy Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Public Service) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator McKenzie for the question. I have answered questions in this place. In fact, I've answered probably more questions than many of the people who knew much more than me. The other point I would make is that when I give a commitment to someone around confidentiality I keep it. I don't breach confidentiality arrangements. I am prepared to withstand this line of questioning and the coverage from the media because I have—

Senator Rennick, I don't imagine women come to you with claims and concerns about sexual assault, but they come to me, and I will not breach their confidence.