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

Senator SHOEBRIDGE (New South Wales) (10:59): Now I'm really confused, because the government's response to the INSLM's report—again, this was tabled in this parliament last year—said in response to recommendation 1—which was where the monitor recommended that the AFP should retain these warrants subject to recommendations 6 to 8 being implemented, and I just read two of those recommendations, recommendations 6 and 7—was, 'The government agrees to this recommendation.' That's what you told parliament last year.

You said you support public interest monitors. You said you support having retired or current judges. You put it in writing.

You tabled it in the parliament. You told the parliament that, and now, when I test you on it, you go to water. Your advice now is: 'Oh, we're considering it.

It's under advisement. It'll be part of a complex review.' So I ask you: is that what's happened—that you've gone to water on accepting recommendations 6, 7 and 8 of the INSLM between when the response was tabled last year and whatever advice you're getting now? Is that what's happened—that you've backpedalled?