House debates Questions without Notice

Middle East: Migration

Thursday, 22 August 2024 House of Representatives

Melissa McIntosh

Melissa McIntosh Lindsay, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Energy Affordability

2:05 pm

My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to the government's issuing of tourist visas to nearly 3,000 people from the terrorist controlled Gaza war zone, with nearly 1,300 having already arrived in Australia. Can the Prime Minister provide details on any concerns raised by the New South Wales state police or the New South Wales government regarding this matter?

Anthony Albanese

Anthony Albanese Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister

I'm asked about New South Wales and the New South Wales—

An honourable member: How did Penrith council go?

As for the New South Wales police, I haven't had contact with the New South Wales police on this matter. I can confirm that. As for New South Wales, in the Penrith area, I know that there's a very happy No. 5 on the East Ward ticket for Penrith council.

Government members interjecting—

Milton Dick

Milton Dick Speaker

Order! Members on my right will cease interjecting. The Minister for Climate Change and Energy will cease interjecting. When the House comes to order, we will hear from the member for Corangamite.