Karen Andrews (McPherson, Liberal Party, Minister for Home Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the member for his question. Like everyone on this side of the House, he knows that the safety and security of our local communities relies on the strong approach that this government has taken on a whole range of issues. Strong borders, a strong stand against those who commit crimes, a tougher approach to sentencing: these are the things that Australians know they can rely on a coalition government to deliver.

It's in stark contrast to those opposite. Frankly, it's quite disturbing that they don't want us to be here talking about national security or community safety. Australians clearly want to feel safe and secure in their communities. They want their government to be out there every single day doing everything they can to ensure that they are safe and secure. Unfortunately, Labor seems to be very focused on being a small target—a teeny target, in fact. It's very focused on trying to slide in—

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