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Tuesday, 16 August 2011
Page: 4568

Australian Federal Police

(Question No. 680)


Senator Bob Brown asked the Minister representing the Minister for Home Affairs, upon notice, on 8 June 2011:

(1) Has the Australian Federal Police (AFP) been notified of or investigated war crime allegations against Australian-Sri Lankan citizen Palitha Kohona.

(2) Has the AFP contacted the Sri Lankan Government or the United Nations to investigate the allegations; if so, what is the current status of the case.


Senator Ludwig: The answer to the honourable senator's question is as follows:

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is currently evaluating this matter with a view to determining any potential breaches of Australian law.