Senate debates

Tuesday, 11 September 2012

Questions on Notice

Defence: Trapwire Surveillance System (Question No. 2021)

Photo of Scott LudlamScott Ludlam (WA, Australian Greens) Share this | | Hansard source

asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, upon notice, on 16 August 2012:

Can the Minister confirm whether the department, its subordinate agencies or service branches:

(a) has previously used;

(b) currently uses; or

(c) is considering using, the TrapWire surveillance system.

Photo of Bob CarrBob Carr (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | | Hansard source

The Minister for Defence has provided the following answer to the honourable senator’s question:

(a - c) No. The Department of Defence has not previously used, does not currently use, nor is considering using, the TrapWire surveillance system.