House debates

Thursday, 16 June 2011

Private Members' Business

Malaysia Asylum Seeker Proposal

Debate resumed on the motion:

That this House:

(1) condemns the Gillard Government's deal with Malaysia that would see 800 asylum seekers intercepted in Australian waters and sent to Malaysia; and

(2) calls on the Government to immediately abandon this proposal.

Question put.

The House divided. [09:22]

(The Speaker—Mr Harry Jenkins)

Question agreed to.