John Faulkner (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Vice-President of the Executive Council) Share this | Hansard source

I have heard what Senator Johnston has been advised and I have outlined to the Senate what I have been advised. As I have indicated, it is true that there was a breach of a construction compound that was adjacent to RAAF Base Edinburgh, as Senator Johnston has asked me about. It is true the construction compound is dedicated to a defence project. I have certainly been advised, Senator, that it is external to the current RAAF Base Edinburgh perimeter. I can assure you, Senator Johnston, that this matter is being investigated by the South Australia Police, but I have been assured that the security integrity of the base was not compromised— (Time expired)