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SenateWednesday 12 August 2026

Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus No. 1) Bill 2026

Senator GREEN (Queensland—Assistant Minister for Tourism, Assistant Minister for Pacific Island Affairs and Assistant Minister for Northern Australia) (11:58): Senator Cash, respectfully, that's not what I said, and perhaps you didn't understand what I was suggesting to you. My reference to reviews was not to the schedule that we are discussing, and I would appreciate it if you don't verbal my answers.

I'm being very upfront and direct with you about the changes that we're making, and that is not what I was suggesting. What I said to you that was that this was not in response to a particular conflict, but I've endeavoured to get some information for you. I can confirm the director's employment history has been disclosed.

The Attorney-General authorised the prosecution of offences involving this particular case and war crimes. Ms Sharp has previously disclosed her employment as counsel assisting the Office of the Special Investigator.

SourceSenate, Wednesday 12 August 2026 — official recordTA-260812-senate-31781ec8c3ce:s026