Commonwealth Entities Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

Senator CASH (Western Australia—Leader of the Opposition in the Senate) (14:23): Given the independence of this particular agency and also the international obligations in relation to it, credibility is of the utmost importance in relation to the Director of Safeguards. Did the government consult with the IAEA or any of Australia's defence partners et cetera regarding the introduction of a ministerial suspension power over the Director of Safeguards?