House debates Questions without Notice
Parliament House: Staff
Tanya Plibersek Sydney, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Education
3:01 pm
My question is to the Prime Minister. When did the Gaetjens inquiry into what the Prime Minister's office knew about the reported rape of Ms Brittany Higgins in the ministerial wing recommence? The Prime Minister commissioned the inquiry three months ago; when will it report?
Scott Morrison Cook, Liberal Party, Prime Minister
3:02 pm
I thank the member for her question. When the Australian Federal Police commissioner indicated to the secretary of the department that he could continue the review, that was done. I understand that was done late last week. As a result, the secretary has informed my office that it will proceed. I haven't as yet been given a date by the secretary as to when he might conclude that, and I'm waiting for him to advise me of that.