Tim Ayres (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Trade) Share this | Hansard source

I'd just indicate that the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner is an independent statutory office holder. It's not for the government or the Senate to direct her about how she exercises her functions. I don't think anyone would disagree that the report of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody relates to the human rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. The commissioner is already able to, and in fact often does, promote the implementation of the recommendations of the royal commission within her existing functions. On that basis, I indicate that government will support the motion.

Question agreed to.