Murray Watt (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry) Share this | Hansard source

I don't have any further information as to precisely when the issue was identified. As I said, it appears from the information I have that it was in recent weeks. In terms of consultation, the government consulted the opposition. I understand they consulted the Greens and possibly other members of the crossbench—I'm not sure—on the reforms of the bill prior to its introduction. All impacted departments and agencies were consulted as well as the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security.