'We were never involved in politics. It was the political party that pushed their agenda, the Bill, forward and we only reacted to the consequences the Bill would bring.'

'I told Mr Downer that I was disappointed with his comments and said that we should stay out of politics. I told him his country has not experienced a coup to …

'We are not interfering with any political agenda or plan. We are only doing our job and that is on the grounds of security.'

'The passing of the bill will be a continuation of all the events of 2000.'