Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

In relation to the assertion regarding the Australian Federal Police, I'll provide the information I have, Senator Lambie, which doesn't entirely accord with the assertion you've made in that question.

I'm advised that the Office of the Special Investigator is working with the Australian Federal Police to investigate relevant allegations. I am advised that the OSI remains focused on conducting its work expeditiously, thoroughly and fairly. Those working on these matters are obviously conscious of the importance of Australia's national interests and—and this is the issue which Senator Lambie is particularly concerned about and rightly so—the potential impact on those affected by investigations. I understand this was traversed at estimates on 23 May 2023, and the OSI's director-general made clear that a number of investigations are ongoing, and, where appropriate, briefs of evidence will be referred to the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions for consideration. (Time expired)