Joe Ludwig (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

(Queensland—) (): As I was explaining to Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, there is a range of factors in addition to the specific X-rays. This includes a medical expert's analysis of the wrist X-ray, statements made by the person, assessments made for other purposes and any verifiable information. I think it is necessary to put it in context with the work that is being undertaken to determine the age of the person in question during the investigative process. In addition to that, I will ask whether the justice and customs minister will take on notice anything which I have not covered in the first supplementary question, and provide any further information. I think it is more important to put the types of information taken into account in their overall context, and these include, as I indicated, that range of factors as well as the new, enhanced measures— (Time expired)