Senate debates

Wednesday, 12 August 2026

Bills

Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus No. 1) Bill 2026; In Committee

12:00 pm

Photo of Nita GreenNita Green (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Tourism) | Hansard source

I think the distinction that I am seeking to make that you can argue about—I've made it clear that the AFP investigates these matters and has investigated this particular matter. I have also said to you I am trying to be very courteous to the courts and to any defendants in any particular criminal proceedings by not talking about particular cases, but there is a process where, if I could talk in general terms, the AFP is the investigating agency and then the CDPP prosecutes. I think you are referring to a separate investigation.

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