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

Senator Stott Despoja has asked about a visit prior to June. The advice I have is in relation to the last on 27 September—the previous one was on 8 June. The comment I made was in relation to the last visit. In relation to the other aspect of what David Hicks said as a result of the visit, I do not have any information as to any punitive action taken against him as a result of that. I will check that and if there is anything that I can usefully add, I shall do so. In relation to David Hicks, I have said that the conditions applicable to him are similar to those for someone who is waiting for trial on terrorism offences in maximum security in Australia. My questions have been confined to David Hicks.