Before we go there, we must make sure that we don't load up the Privacy Commissioner with any task that is not essential to his basic function. His basic function, as it is set out in the Privacy Act, is the investigation of complaints. That's what it is, and that's one of the reasons I basically object to providing him with a function to do public education and research. That could be an open-ended task that will, in fact, draw resources away from his investigative function. His primary role is the investigation of complaints, and that's where the bulk of his assets ought to be.
On September 27th, 2016. See this statement in context.