George Brandis (Queensland, Liberal Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Hansard source

I just wanted to complete my answer to your first question, Senator Ludlam; that is all. But to come directly to your first supplementary question: yes, I have studied President Obama's remarks carefully; and Australian governments, of both sides of this aisle, are always alert to ensure that the statutory framework which undergirds and provides for the accountability mechanism of our intelligence agencies is as appropriate and relevant as possible.

Nobody says that the laws should never be reformed—they should always be kept under review. There actually is an independent advisor on terrorism laws whose remit is broad enough to extend to— (time expired)