House debates

Monday, 12 September 2011

Questions without Notice

Asylum Seekers

2:46 pm

Photo of Jane PrenticeJane Prentice (Ryan, Liberal Party) Share this | | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship. Since the decision of the High Court, has the minister sought any additional protections for asylum seekers to be transferred to Malaysia under the government's people-swap deal? If so, what additional protections have been secured?

Photo of Chris BowenChris Bowen (McMahon, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship) Share this | | Hansard source

The answer to the honourable member's question is no, because the government is satisfied with the protections negotiated painstakingly with Malaysia over six months.