Simon Birmingham (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Trade) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Whish-Wilson for his question. I can confirm that the Australian government has expressed our concerns in relation to this deeply concerning matter. The foreign minister, Senator Payne, has raised those concerns in a meeting with the Saudi Arabian ambassador. We note that a joint Turkish-Saudi investigation into the disappearance is occurring, and that is a welcome step. The Australian government has called for that investigation to be conducted in good faith, with full cooperation, and to be reported transparently once results are drawn up.