Prime Minister of Australia

Neil Mitchell: On the line, the Prime Minister. Mr Turnbull, good morning. Prime Minister: Good morning Neil. Neil Mitchell: Other issues, but first, penalty rates – will you attempt to change or block the fair work decision on penalty rates?

I am pleased to announce that Dr James Renwick SC has been appointed as Australia’s acting Independent National Security Legislation Monitor. The Independent National Security Legislation Monitor is an important and valued component of Australia’s national security architecture, responsible for ensuring that national security and counter-terrorism legislation is applied in accordance with the rule of law and in a manner consistent with our human rights obligations.