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

Senator Cameron, I am not familiar with that part of the transcript but I can assure you that it is at the heart of the function of any judicial officer, any judge or any person conducting an inquiry at which evidence is being induced from witnesses to ensure that the witness is fairly treated. I am sure that, as he has been throughout the conduct of this royal commission, Mr Heydon, who is one of the most experienced judges in Australia, was absolutely scrupulous in discharging his duty to ensure—