Appendix 1

Outstanding Questions on Notice 29 March 2017

# Question From/To Reference Response[1] PII Claim
1 Watt/ Faulkner When you say 'we' got together, do you remember who was part of that meeting? And if there were any meeting notes taken, could I please request a copy of those? (Committee Hansard 17/2/17, pp. 5–6) In part (A: pp. 2–3) (notes not provided) No
2 Watt/ Loughton Mr Loughton, in early 2016, did you become aware of any contact between the Commonwealth Attorney-General and his Western Australian counterpart around the issue of intervention in this case?  (Committee Hansard 17/2/17, p. 16) No NA
3 Watt/ Faulkner I am just thinking really hard about that particular appearance. This is a question to both Mr Loughton and Mr Faulkner. Did Mr Lambie or anyone else from the Attorney-General's office instruct you or request that you appear for the Commonwealth, on that occasion?  (Committee Hansard 17/2/17, p. 22) No No
4 Watt/ Faulkner You are taking on notice whether there was any contact with Mr Lambie or the Attorney's office and whether instructions were provided to appear or a request was made to appear. Similarly, do you recall or does Mr Loughton recall whether the Attorney-General requested that the Commonwealth be represented on that occasion? (Committee Hansard 17/2/17, p. 22) No No
5 Pratt/Brandis CHAIR: There were some 30 questions taken on notice that the department did not answer on 17 February, so the committee is asking if you can provide the answers from the department or, alternatively—
Senator Brandis: I am sure that can be done.
CHAIR: specify the harm to the public interest that would arise from answering the questions.
Senator Brandis: I will ensure that the questions are answered, and those answers, of course, may include any appropriate claims of immunity. (Committee Hansard 8/3/17, pp. 23–24)
In part (some questions remain unanswered) In part (legal advice not an accepted ground)

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