Ian Macdonald (Queensland, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

Minister, I'm wondering if you could tell us what this suppression software is and who would be creating it, who would be distributing it, not necessarily by name of the individual person or company, but I am curious as to the type of people or groups. Is it the criminal elements that you have just been speaking about around the world or within Australia? Are there any Australian entities that we know are involved in the manufacture—I don't think 'manufacture' is the right word—but the creation of the software and its distribution? Bikie groups are often referred to when it comes to illegal activities and drugs elsewhere. But I am somewhat curious just as to how this software came into existence. Was it ever legal? Was it ever available for a purpose that was not illegal? I'm just curious as to the background of all this and I'm sure many Australians would be.