Chris Ellison (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Justice and Customs) Share this | Hansard source

The government has taken note of a request from Mr Cole, who is conducting this inquiry, in relation to the terms of reference. If there is any request from Mr Cole in relation to the terms of reference and assistance that is required then the government will consider that, but it is not up to me or any other minister to pre-empt this inquiry by conducting an investigation which is the subject of inquiry by Mr Cole. As I say, for the record, he has requested a variation to the terms of reference, and that has been done in accordance with a specific request made by Mr Cole. If Mr Cole wants further assistance that we are able to provide in any way then we will provide it.