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

In relation to the report, there was a report to the AFP on 24 May relating to allegations of criminal conduct. I think it's critical that the AFP is able to undertake its investigation into these allegations without any further comment on that specifically.

In relation to the issue raised by Senator Pocock, the assertions that are seeking to call into question the integrity of the AFP—an agency that is committed to protecting Australians from serious threats—are extremely disappointing. AFP officers spend each and every day working to protect Australians and Australians' interests. They're not easy jobs. The work is often dangerous, and many AFP officers, just like police all around the country, put their lives at risk every day to ensure that we can go about our lives safely. The Australian public should have every confidence that, just like all serious criminal investigations, this investigation into PwC will be undertaken by experienced investigators within the AFP's special investigations team.