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Senator CHISHOLM (Queensland—Assistant Minister for Regional Development, Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Assistant Minister for Resources and Deputy Manager of Government Business in the Senate) (15:58): I seek leave to make a short statement. The PRESIDENT: Leave is granted for one minute. Senator CHISHOLM: We recognise the tragic loss of the MRH-90 aircrew on 28 July 2023.

We remember the lives, dedication and spirit of Captain Danniel Lyon, Lieutenant Maxwell Nugent, Warrant Officer Class 2 Joseph 'Phillip' Laycock and Corporal Alexander Naggs. The documents requested by this order go directly to the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions' decision-making about whether a matter is to be prosecuted or not. This concerns the release of potential legal advice prepared by the CDPP.

A decision to prosecute a matter is one that lies with the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions, which is an independent statutory agency. As has been widely reported, the families have requested a review into this decision, and it would not be appropriate to require the CDPP to release this information. I understand another OPD related to this matter will be supported by the government.

The PRESIDENT: The question is that general business notice of motion No. 114, standing in the name of Senator Roberts, be agreed to.