I can confirm that the operational independence exists. As I mentioned earlier, the only time I've had a chance to sit down with the Prime Minister, a minister or other ministers was to brief on key operational files for situational awareness only. Never once have we been subject to interference or suggestions or pressure to do something. I can confirm that for 37 years of my career, and from the last six or seven years dealing at this level, I've never been asked to do anything.
I'm sure Mr. Flynn could probably add to that.