Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

As I indicated, this family have been seeking permanent residency for some time. There have been a number of previous applications and court hearings. On this occasion, on the first time I saw the file, back in August, I recommended that they get a visa. Since that time, they have had the requisite checks, and yesterday I approved the visa. I urge the opposition to stop going down the low road and to actually recognise the sensitivities of this case. In this case, I refer you to the press release put out by this woman’s lawyers only a couple of days ago. (Time expired)