Katy Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Public Service) Share this | Hansard source

As I said at the outset, the numbers that were cited by Senator McKenzie are not Commonwealth numbers or ones where we are aware of the basis for them. So my answer is reinforcing the action that has been taken on federal funds, where they are used on infrastructure projects that are managed by the states. The Commonwealth has consistently sent the message and reminded ministers and others about the requirements for any concerns relating to conduct or allegations of criminal activity to be reported to the regulator.