Andrew Giles (Scullin, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs) | Hansard source

I thank the shadow minister for his question and I acknowledge the impact of the recent bushfires on the community he represents. As I've advised the House previously, because of the four layers of protection we've put in place—in particular, strict visa conditions including reporting requirements and, in the case of many, electronic monitoring—the location of every individual in this cohort is known. Unlike those opposite, I want to reassure Australians and remind them of what the AFP acting deputy commissioner said last night to Senate estimates. He said:

I don't think there's any difficulty in knowing where they are. They're monitored through the mechanism of those clauses which are placed upon them, which are quite restrictive.

On this side of the House we trust our law enforcement and thank them for their work in keeping Australians safe.

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