Parliamentary Joint Committee on the National Anti-Corruption Commission
25 June 2026
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Parliamentary Joint Committee on the National Anti-Corruption Commission Australian Parliament
22:13 - 24:34
Speaker 2
I now declare open this public hearing of the parliamentary joint committee on the National Anti Corruption Commission for its inquiry into aspects of the NAC's performance of its functions. I begin by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, and I pay my respects to the elders past and present. I extend that respect to aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples here today. These are public proceedings being video streamed live via the parliament's website, and a hand side transcript is being made. I remind all witnesses, and in giving evidence to the committee, they're protected by parliamentary privilege.
It's unlawful for anyone to threaten or disadvantage a witness on account of evidence given to a committee, and such such action may be treated by the parliament as a contempt. It's also a contempt to give false or misleading evidence. The committee generally prefers evidence to be given in public, but witnesses do have the right to request to be heard in a private session. If a witness objects to answering a question, they should state the ground upon which an objection is made, and the committee will determine whether it will insist on an answer, having regard to the ground which is claimed. If the committee determines to insist on an answer, a witness may request that the answer be given in camera.
The committee set 07/20/2026 as the date for responses to any questions that are taken on notice. I remind members of their obligations under the behavior code for Australian parliamentarians to treat witnesses with dignity, courtesy, fairness, and respect. I remind committee members and witnesses who are appearing via video conference and who are not speaking to please mute their microphones. And I now welcome representatives from the attorney general's department. The senate has resolved that an officer of a department of the Commonwealth or of a state shall not be asked to give opinions on matters of policy and shall be given reasonable opportunity to refer questions asked of the officer to superior officers or to a minister.
This resolution does not preclude, questions asking for explanations of policies or factual questions about when and how policies were adopted. Commonwealth officers appearing today are also reminded of the senate order specifying the process by which a claim of public interest immunity should be raised. A copy of the order is available from the secretariat. I understand that information on parliamentary privilege and the protection of witnesses giving evidence to parliamentary committees has been provided to you. For the Hansard record, will you each please state your full name and the capacity in which you appear today?
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