House debates Statements on Indulgence
Asylum Seekers
Tony Abbott Warringah, Liberal Party, Leader of the Opposition
Indeed I am, to respond to the Prime Minister.
Ms Anna Burke Deputy-Speaker
Indulgence will be granted, but it will be short and to the point.
Tony Abbott Warringah, Liberal Party, Leader of the Opposition
I will be very short and very to the point. I do want to assure the Prime Minister, the parliament and the Australian people that the opposition is prepared to accept the government's legislation if the government is prepared to accept our amendment. That is our position today. It has always been our position.
Ms Marino interjecting—
Mr Ewen Jones interjecting—
Ms Anna Burke Deputy-Speaker
The member for Forrest is denying her leader the call—as is the member for Herbert.