Senate debates Questions on Notice
Australian Federal Police (Question No. 680)
Bob Brown Tasmania, Australian Greens
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Home Affairs, upon notice, on 8 June 2011:
(1) Has the Australian Federal Police (AFP) been notified of or investigated war crime allegations against Australian–Sri Lankan citizen Palitha Kohona.
(2) Has the AFP contacted the Sri Lankan Government or the United Nations to investigate the allegations; if so, what is the current status of the case.
Joe Ludwig Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate
The answer to the honourable senator's question is as follows:
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is currently evaluating this matter with a view to determining any potential breaches of Australian law.