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

Mr Taylor has been very clear that he was representing constituents. He has outlined the timeline of receiving those representations and the actions that were taken. In relation to the representations and the meetings with departmental officers, he has equally been clear:

… an official writes in internal correspondence—

Which was released under FOI.

… that the meeting with me was, 'to answer questions on the technical aspects of the listing outcome,' and highlights that they would completely stay out of any compliance action underway. The official also writes, 'We will confine our discussion to the EPBC Act-listing process.'

They were the matters brought to the member for Hume's attention by his constituents. They were the matters that he raised on behalf of his constituents.