Derek McDowell (Labour)

I give Senator Brian Hayes the assurance that I will draw attention to the view of this House that there should be representation in recruitment. I certainly will make that a priority as far as I am concerned. I am sure the Commissioner does not need persuasion on this issue. He is a highly intelligent, highly-motivated individual and he probably senses this as strongly, if not more strongly, than most Members of this House.

I scarcely dare to mention that it may be necessary in some cases, in respect of recruitment criteria, to take the view that minor infringements of the law should not mean total disqualification and that an absolutely clean record may not be reasonable.