Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection) Share this | Hansard source

I thank senators for their contributions to the second reading debate on the Migration Amendment (Strengthening Biometrics Integrity) Bill 2015. Before I turn to the summing up of this bill, I refer to the second reading amendment that has been moved by the Australian Greens, that the debate be adjourned until a privacy impact statement has been tabled in the parliament. I am pleased to advise that the assessment has now been completed in consultation with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, and I am now tabling a copy of the assessment for the parliament's information.

In relation to the assessment itself, the privacy impact statement makes two recommendations in relation to Australian Privacy Principles 3 and 5. In relation to Australian Privacy Principle 3, it is recommended that the department ensure that its officers are fully trained in using the new provisions under the bill. In relation to Australian Privacy Principle 5, it is recommended that the department update its relevant public notices in relation to identifying information and privacy, and that signs are installed at airports—

Debate interrupted.