Senator MILNE (Tasmania—Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens) (14:42): My question is to the Minister representing the Attorney-General, Senator Ludwig. Can the minister confirm that the Minister for Resources and Energy, the Hon. Martin Ferguson, sought advice from the Attorney-General on the use of the Australian Federal Police to 'assist the energy sector and jurisdictional police to manage the increasing risk of disruptions' by environmental protesters? Further, I ask whether the minister can confirm that the Attorney-General replied that the AFP: … continually monitors the activities of issues-motivated groups and individuals who may target establishments through direct action, or action designed to disrupt or interfere with essential services.