Senator McGRATH (Queensland—Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister) (15:58): I seek leave to make a short statement. The PRESIDENT: Leave is granted for one minute. Senator McGRATH: There is no need for an inquiry into Australia's contribution to military operations in Iraq. The circumstances in which Australia committed forces to the coalition effort in Iraq are a matter of public record and have been subject to parliamentary inquiry. The Australian Defence Force operates under strict rules of engagement in accordance with domestic and international law.