Speaker, hon Minister, in the US state department's Country Reports on Terrorism 2008 concerns were raised that issues of poor administration and corruption regarding fraudulent passports, identity documents and work permits or the security challenges and sociocultural attitudes could negatively affect government's ability to pursue and intervene in counterterrorism initiatives. It seems from your response, hon Minister, that the department is taking these concerns seriously, but I would like to hear your take on it.
In the case of the 66 Home Affairs officials who were arrested in the 2008- 09 financial year and the further 18 suspended on allegations of fraud, what fraudulent activity were they accused of and/or arrested for, and have legal proceedings been instituted against them? Could you give us some of the relevant details concerning these matters? Thank you.