House debates

Tuesday, 15 June 2021

Questions without Notice

Immigration Detention

2:10 pm

Photo of Michael McCormackMichael McCormack (Riverina, National Party, Leader of the Nationals) Share this | Hansard source

In making this determination, the minister for immigration has balanced all of these things. These are, as I say, very difficult and emotional circumstances, and I do appreciate that. The family will now reside in suburban Perth, through a community detention placement, close to schools, close to support services, whilst the youngest child receives medical treatment from the nearby Perth Children's Hospital and as the family pursues ongoing legal matters.

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