Lee Rhiannon (NSW, Australian Greens) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs upon notice on 4 September 2012:

With reference to the appointment of Mr John McCarthy as ambassador to the Holy See: were any other candidates considered for the position; if so, who?

Bob Carr (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The answer to the honourable senator's question is as follows:

Yes, other candidates were considered. We do not discuss the details of potential candidates for HOM appointments.