Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations) Share this | Hansard source

I indicate that the coalition will be supporting this particular amendment moved by the Australian Greens. I do note that it has been slightly updated, and I appreciate the explanation in relation to the tightening of the actual drafting. The amendment, as Senator Shoebridge has stated, expands the powers of the inspector, but, importantly, the expansion is in line with the recommendations of former New South Wales ICAC inspector Bruce McClintock. Again, when you actually look at the amended provision, it clearly sets out what the functions of the inspector are, and, given that the inspector does provide an essential function in ensuring that the National Anti-Corruption Commission operates lawfully and fairly, the coalition, as I indicated, will be supporting this amendment.