Anthony Chisholm (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Regional Development) Share this | Hansard source

We recognise the tragic loss of the MRH-90 aircrew on 28 July 2023. We remember the lives, dedication and spirit of Captain Danniel Lyon, Lieutenant Maxwell Nugent, Warrant Officer Class 2 Joseph 'Phillip' Laycock and Corporal Alexander Naggs. The documents requested by this order go directly to the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions's decision-making about whether a matter is to be prosecuted or not.

This concerns the release of potential legal advice prepared by the CDPP. A decision to prosecute a matter is one that lies with the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions which is an independent statutory agency. As has been widely reported, the families have requested a review into this decision, and it would not be appropriate to require the CDPP to release this information. I understand another OPD related to this matter will be supported by the government.