Senator BIRMINGHAM (South Australia—Minister for Finance, Vice-President of the Executive Council and Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:15): In relation to advice provided to the Prime Minister's office, it's important to appreciate what Senator Reynolds has indicated previously—the respect for Brittany's choices and confidentiality. The primary concern is for Brittany and her welfare. It's out of concern for Brittany and to empower her decision-making that Minister Reynolds facilitated discussions between Brittany and police in early 2019. I note that the parliamentary department provided access to police with CCTV footage at that time and have preserved such footage to facilitate any future access. It's clear, obviously from what has been said publicly, that Brittany believes the support ultimately was inadequate, for which Minister Reynolds has unreservedly apologised. Concern for Brittany's wellbeing remains paramount, including her right to preserve her choices around whatever actions or steps that she takes. But the government will certainly continue to cooperate with any investigations undertaken. The PRESIDENT: Senator Waters, on a point of order? Senator Waters: Yes, a point of order on relevance, Mr President. My question clearly went to whether the minister agrees with former Prime Minister Turnbull's views, and it pertains to whether or not he agrees that Brittany was lying. The PRESIDENT: Senator Waters, I remind senators again that, when there is a long preamble, the minister can be directly relevant. That was a long question. The minister's clearly being directly relevant to the question. Senator BIRMINGHAM: The Prime Minister's made clear his view that he believes he ought to have been notified earlier. But, of course, as always, how such notifications are handled in the future will be a factor of consideration of the reviews that are underway, noting the fact that the privacy and confidentiality wishes of individuals also need to be respected when such issues arise. The PRESIDENT: Senator Waters, a supplementary question?