Senate debates

Tuesday, 24 August 2021

Questions without Notice

COVID-19: Australian Defence Force

2:25 pm

Photo of Stirling GriffStirling Griff (SA, Centre Alliance) Share this | Hansard source

[by video link] What happens if something goes wrong on one of these patrols or doorknocks, and a member of the public gets violent or makes threats? In these circumstances, what powers do the ADF personnel have? Are they only able to follow directions of police officers or can they take actions on their own initiative?

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