Ross Cadell (NSW, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Senator Watt. I refer the minister to comments made last week by the minister for transport, Catherine King, when she was asked a question by Sabra Lane on ABC Radio regarding how much the Qatar Airport security incident weighed in her decision. She said:

Well, it wasn't a factor in the decision …

Minister Farrell also advised the chamber during question time last week:

I have just travelled through Doha airport on my way back from a holiday a few weeks ago, and I personally don't see any risks.

But the transport minister also said of the incident:

… it wasn't the only factor, but it was one …

My question is very simple: was it a factor or not?