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SenateThursday 13 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) (10:13): Thanks, Senator Cash. Just to remind you—you've got the Hansard there in front of you—I did give you the information in a later question. But, for the purposes of today's conversation, I will reiterate that information for you.

I refer to my previous answer. I'm advised that the director in a previous role as counsel assisting provided advice to the Office of the Special Investigator that had been established by the former coalition government. I'm advised that this advice in no way conflicts with her new role as director.

The director will continue to review and consider, and the director would declare and stand aside if need be. I'll leave it at that. I think that answers your question.

If you need more information, let me know.

SourceSenate, Thursday 13 August 2026 — official recordTA-260813-senate-892c0053fb3b:s010