David Johnston (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Defence) Share this | Hansard source

Again, this is an important issue. I said to you the act will be in effect from 14 to 17 November and will sunset—I said 'grandfather', sorry—on 18 November. When I first came across this legislation and the powers, I shared your concern. When I looked at the way there will be public announcements surrounding the scheduling and the arrival and the movement of these dignitaries I was—on the security side of the coin—concerned that the authorities had the necessary powers to deal with this particular event. I am satisfied. I think the parliament should be satisfied. I think you asked a good question—series of questions—that we all must consider. I think the matter is well in hand, for due process, in these circumstances.