Linda Reynolds (WA, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Home Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

Senator Patrick, on behalf of the government, I can assure you that this bill doesn't change or take away any of the existing parliamentary processes and procedures in relation to scrutiny of the government and its decisions. But I would also point out that the Inspector-General of the ADF can investigate any matter in relation to the ADF. The Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade could also look into the matter, as could the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security.