Senate debates

Tuesday, 27 March 2018

Documents

Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia; Order for the Production of Documents

3:58 pm

Photo of James McGrathJames McGrath (Queensland, Liberal National Party, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

The Attorney-General has claimed public interest immunity over these documents. The disclosure of these documents would impact on the government's ability to make fully informed decisions in relation to the structure and administration of federal courts by have a chilling effect on the participation and advice of the courts. This would cause harm to the public interest as it would undermine the government's ability to support the courts in improving their efficiency and effectiveness to the benefit of all Australian families.

Question agreed to.

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