“Parliamentary privilege ensures Parliament is able to do its job without interference by the executive. It protects the right of the Parliament, on behalf of all Australians, to scrutinise waste and maladministration, even when the truth embarrasses the government,” Senator Conroy said today. http://www.news.com.au/technology/online/nbn/conroy-slams-nbn-raid-as-shameful-attack-on-parliament/news-story/3275e5b25d144d135c33d226f1c6eb0d