House debates Questions to the Speaker

Department of Parliamentary Services

Thursday, 25 May 2017 House of Representatives

Ed Husic

Ed Husic Chifley, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary to the Shadow Treasurer

3:11 pm

Mr Speaker, I have three questions for you. Firstly, could you update the House on the review into the Department of Parliamentary Services data breach that occurred in March this year; secondly, can you outline to the House the remedial actions taken in the aftermath of the breach; and, thirdly, can you inform the House whether DPS is subject to the Australian Privacy Principles and whether you believe there was a breach of these principles by DPS or its contractors?

Tony Smith

Tony Smith Speaker

I thank the member for Chifley for his comprehensive questions, and I will ensure that he receives comprehensive answers. I will either report back to the House or write back to him in the coming days.