House debates

Thursday, 25 May 2017

Statements by Members

South Gippsland Rural Australians for Refugees, Manchester: Attacks

1:59 pm

Photo of Russell BroadbentRussell Broadbent (McMillan, Liberal Party) Share this | | Hansard source

I have received a letter from the South Gippsland Rural Australians for Refugees, outlining their concerns about the plight of refugees. I would like to table that letter.

Leave granted.

This morning, along with you, Speaker, the opposition leader and the Prime Minister, we attended the service at the British High Commission. In Manchester, they attacked our children. The times have now moved all of us from protection to prosecution, from defence to offence. As with the UK, this Great South Land will not be cowed by cowards.

Photo of Tony SmithTony Smith (Speaker) Share this | | Hansard source

In accordance with standing order 43, the time for members' statements has concluded.