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Reply #45 - May 20^th, 2016 at 9:17am

Armchair_Politician wrote on May 20^th, 2016 at 9:12am:

In a statement this morning the AFP confirmed that it executed two search warrants in Melbourne as part of an investigation concerning allegations of the unauthorised disclosure of Commonwealth information.

“These allegations were the subject of a referral from the National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co), received by the AFP on 9 December 2015,” it said.

“This investigation has been ongoing since that date.

This investigation has been undertaken independent of government, and decisions regarding yesterday’s activity were made by the AFP alone.”

The AFP said the searches conducted in East Melbourne and Brunswick were part of a “phased approach that the AFP has undertaken” regarding the investigation.

“The next phase of this investigation involves the examination and analysis of material collected during these search warrants,” it said.

“The federal government and opposition were appropriately notified and advised of operational activity regarding this matter after it commenced yesterday.

“The AFP has received assistance from the NBN Co in this investigation, which included facilitating interviews with a number of NBN Co employees as part of yesterday’s activity.

“This investigation remains ongoing, and the AFP will provide further detail when it is appropriate to do.”

The company issued a statement saying: “NBN Co can confirm it is assisting the Australian Federal Police with an ongoing investigation. As this investigation is ongoing, it is not appropriate to comment any further.’’

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/australian-federal-police-raiding-melbourn...

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Reply #46 - May 20^th, 2016 at 9:20am

Kat wrote on May 20^th, 2016 at 9:17am:

Armchair_Politician wrote on May 20^th, 2016 at 9:12am:

In a statement this morning the AFP confirmed that it executed two search warrants in Melbourne as part of an investigation concerning allegations of the unauthorised disclosure of Commonwealth information.

“These allegations were the subject of a referral from the National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co), received by the AFP on 9 December 2015,” it said.

“This investigation has been ongoing since that date.

This investigation has been undertaken independent of government, and decisions regarding yesterday’s activity were made by the AFP alone.”

The AFP said the searches conducted in East Melbourne and Brunswick were part of a “phased approach that the AFP has undertaken” regarding the investigation.

“The next phase of this investigation involves the examination and analysis of material collected during these search warrants,” it said.

“The federal government and opposition were appropriately notified and advised of operational activity regarding this matter after it commenced yesterday.

“The AFP has received assistance from the NBN Co in this investigation, which included facilitating interviews with a number of NBN Co employees as part of yesterday’s activity.

“This investigation remains ongoing, and the AFP will provide further detail when it is appropriate to do.”

The company issued a statement saying: “NBN Co can confirm it is assisting the Australian Federal Police with an ongoing investigation. As this investigation is ongoing, it is not appropriate to comment any further.’’

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/australian-federal-police-raiding-melbourn...

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Re: AFP Raids Labor Offices
Reply #47 - May 20^th, 2016 at 9:24am

Armchair_Politician wrote on May 20^th, 2016 at 9:12am:

In a statement this morning the AFP confirmed that it executed two search warrants in Melbourne as part of an investigation concerning allegations of the unauthorised disclosure of Commonwealth information.

“These allegations were the subject of a referral from the National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co), received by the AFP on 9 December 2015,” it said.

“This investigation has been ongoing since that date.

This investigation has been undertaken independent of government, and decisions regarding yesterday’s activity were made by the AFP alone.”

The AFP said the searches conducted in East Melbourne and Brunswick were part of a “phased approach that the AFP has undertaken” regarding the investigation.

“The next phase of this investigation involves the examination and analysis of material collected during these search warrants,” it said.

“The federal government and opposition were appropriately notified and advised of operational activity regarding this matter after it commenced yesterday.

“The AFP has received assistance from the NBN Co in this investigation, which included facilitating interviews with a number of NBN Co employees as part of yesterday’s activity.

“This investigation remains ongoing, and the AFP will provide further detail when it is appropriate to do.”

The company issued a statement saying: “NBN Co can confirm it is assisting the Australian Federal Police with an ongoing investigation. As this investigation is ongoing, it is not appropriate to comment any further.’’

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/australian-federal-police-raiding-melbourn...

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Re: AFP Raids Labor Offices
Reply #48 - May 20^th, 2016 at 9:25am

Lisa Jones wrote on May 20^th, 2016 at 8:19am:

red baron wrote on May 20^th, 2016 at 8:10am:

Doesn't this sound as bit too convenient? That these leaks were known about months ago but right here, right now the AFP decide to carry out raids.

This smacks of Political Interference from the Government.

I think the fix is in. This campaign just got really, really dirty on the Liberals' part.

Be careful.

The AFP are stating all over the mass media that their raid on Labor was a response to a concern raised by the NBN.

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Vic Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 8313 Melbourne Victoria Gender:	Re: AFP Raids Labor Offices Reply #49 - May 20^th, 2016 at 9:55am Looks like the documents taken are going to blow the Coalition NBN promises out of the water. Former Liberal adviser Greg Barnes is being interviewed on ABC and getting very rude and uppity about the whole episode. It is looking more and more like another Godwin Grech saga.
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Reply #50 - May 20^th, 2016 at 9:58am

Vic wrote on May 20^th, 2016 at 9:55am:

Looks like the documents taken are going to blow the Coalition NBN promises out of the water. Former Liberal adviser Greg Barnes is being interviewed on ABC and getting very rude and uppity about the whole episode. It is looking more and more like another Godwin Grech saga.

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Reply #51 - May 20^th, 2016 at 10:01am

Armchair_Politician wrote on May 20^th, 2016 at 9:20am:

Kat wrote on May 20^th, 2016 at 9:17am:

Armchair_Politician wrote on May 20^th, 2016 at 9:12am:

In a statement this morning the AFP confirmed that it executed two search warrants in Melbourne as part of an investigation concerning allegations of the unauthorised disclosure of Commonwealth information.

“These allegations were the subject of a referral from the National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co), received by the AFP on 9 December 2015,” it said.

“This investigation has been ongoing since that date.

This investigation has been undertaken independent of government, and decisions regarding yesterday’s activity were made by the AFP alone.”

The AFP said the searches conducted in East Melbourne and Brunswick were part of a “phased approach that the AFP has undertaken” regarding the investigation.

“The next phase of this investigation involves the examination and analysis of material collected during these search warrants,” it said.

“The federal government and opposition were appropriately notified and advised of operational activity regarding this matter after it commenced yesterday.

“The AFP has received assistance from the NBN Co in this investigation, which included facilitating interviews with a number of NBN Co employees as part of yesterday’s activity.

“This investigation remains ongoing, and the AFP will provide further detail when it is appropriate to do.”

The company issued a statement saying: “NBN Co can confirm it is assisting the Australian Federal Police with an ongoing investigation. As this investigation is ongoing, it is not appropriate to comment any further.’’

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/australian-federal-police-raiding-melbourn...

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Re: AFP Raids Labor Offices
Reply #52 - May 20^th, 2016 at 10:03am

Its time wrote on May 20^th, 2016 at 9:58am:

Vic wrote on May 20^th, 2016 at 9:55am:

Looks like the documents taken are going to blow the Coalition NBN promises out of the water. Former Liberal adviser Greg Barnes is being interviewed on ABC and getting very rude and uppity about the whole episode. It is looking more and more like another Godwin Grech saga.

Surely not again Grin

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Reply #53 - May 20^th, 2016 at 10:06am

Armchair_Politician wrote on May 20^th, 2016 at 9:01am:

skippy. wrote on May 19^th, 2016 at 9:46pm:

Wow, how desperate are the Libs?
This has got to be the elections Godwin Greach moment. I hope for Turnbulls sake the AFP find something, otherwise this looks like the former Soviet Union keeping the opposition in its place.

Since when does the Liberal Party give orders to the AFP?

ever since politicians got to decide how much funding for the AFP Cheesy

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Reply #54 - May 20^th, 2016 at 10:07am

Armchair_Politician wrote on May 20^th, 2016 at 9:03am:

skippy. wrote on May 19^th, 2016 at 10:18pm:

lee wrote on May 19^th, 2016 at 10:06pm:

The AFP are on the LIb's payroll? Shocked

You would have to be very naive or butt stupid if you didn't think the government had pull over the actions of the AFP.

You'd have to be a total and complete imbecile if you thought the government didn't take separation of powers seriously, knowing full-well the grief they'd be in for if anything untoward were later revealed. Besides, the Judge that issued the search warrant obviously thought there was enough in the AFP investigation to grant their request for the warrant. That's not something any political party can manipulate.

really? you still make that claim after the libs spent all their time in opposition blurring those lines? Grin

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Re: AFP Raids Labor Offices
Reply #56 - May 20^th, 2016 at 10:10am

Armchair_Politician wrote on May 20^th, 2016 at 9:03am:

skippy. wrote on May 19^th, 2016 at 10:18pm:

lee wrote on May 19^th, 2016 at 10:06pm:

The AFP are on the LIb's payroll? Shocked

You would have to be very naive or butt stupid if you didn't think the government had pull over the actions of the AFP.

You'd have to be a total and complete imbecile if you thought the government didn't take separation of powers seriously, knowing full-well the grief they'd be in for if anything untoward were later revealed. Besides, the Judge that issued the search warrant obviously thought there was enough in the AFP investigation to grant their request for the warrant. That's not something any political party can manipulate.

What about when Newman's government removed the separation of powers when they gave the power to interfere in prosecutions to the Queensland attorney-general? Roll Eyes

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Re: AFP Raids Labor Offices
Reply #57 - May 20^th, 2016 at 10:27am

philperth2010 wrote on May 20^th, 2016 at 9:15am:

Reminds me of the Libs referring Peter Slipper to the AFP for travel rorts....How did that work out for the Coalition (Mal Brough)???

This will bite Turnbull on the ass....What it will reveal is someone from NBN disclosed confidential information that will embarrass the Government and in particular Malcolm Turnbull....Someone might get charged but Turnbull will wear the fallout for being incompetent and shallow!!!

Cool

why would the Libs draw even more attention to something they didnt want exposed ikn the first place..???????

in the middle of an election campaign Roll Eyes

wouldnt make sense at all...

maybe conway organised it himself.. because he knew the govt would be blamed.. Roll Eyes

its all dirty tricks isnt it...

or does that only apply to the libs?..

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Mr Hammer Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 25212 Gender:	Re: AFP Raids Labor Offices Reply #58 - May 20^th, 2016 at 11:18am So now Labor ministers (Conway) are authorising the downloading and leaking of classified government documents. Isn't that a form of treason? If he doesn't get sacked a grave injustice has occurred.
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Mr Hammer Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 25212 Gender:	Re: AFP Raids Labor Offices Reply #59 - May 20^th, 2016 at 12:13pm This is worse than what Bronwyn Bishop did. She never got raided by the police. Why so quiet leftards?
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