Hill stops officer from appearing at Iraqi abuse hearing.

"The Federal Government has stopped an Army legal officer who served at a Baghdad headquarters of the US-led coalition from appearing before a Senate committee. The Government says Major George O'Kane should not have to answer committee questions but Labor claims it is a cover up. Maj O'Kane saw an Red Cross report into the treatment of Iraqi prisoners in October last year and Labor wanted him to appear before a Senate estimates hearing. That request was blocked by Defence Minister Robert Hill."