Alex Antic (SA, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Several weeks ago the United States Department of Justice released millions of documents under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a massive trove shedding light on the network of the late Jeffrey Epstein. Being named in these files doesn't automatically imply any wrongdoing. Many mentions appear to be social attempted introductions or incidental references. But the sheer scale of the Epstein connections to the global elites demands scrutiny. The Australian public deserves clarity. How many of our citizens had any interaction or association with Epstein or his associates? What did our government know, and when did the Australian agencies receive briefings from US authorities or any other foreign partners about any individuals here?

This is about transparency and accountability. If Australians were involved, even peripherally, we should know. That's why tomorrow I'll move the tabling of all relevant documents from the various departments, including briefings, reports, correspondence and any information shared by foreign governments regarding the involvement of any Australians with Epstein operation. The Australian people have a right to understand the full picture no matter how uncomfortable it may be. Let's watch and see what this Senate and this government do and whether the Senate passes or blocks it like it often does. What on earth could they be trying to hide?