Chris Ellison (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Human Services) Share this | Hansard source

As I mentioned, in relation to this particular matter there was a conviction of this gentleman—an indictable matter, and the law was changed to make it an offence for a person who has been convicted of an indictable offence to be one of the key personnel. This matter is currently being dealt with—as I have outlined in the previous answer that I gave to the Senate. In relation to the decision made by the department some time ago, that decision was dealt with by the AAT—an independent tribunal. We cannot interfere with the tribunal’s decision; that decision is made independently. But I can assure you that the situation at Belvedere, and the involvement of this man, is being taken very seriously.