Russell Trood (Queensland, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, my question is to the Minister representing the Attorney-General, Senator Ludwig. Can the minister confirm reports that an agreement has been reached with ASIO to ensure that the 900-odd detainees at Christmas Island found to be refugees but waiting for security checks will be processed within the next six weeks? Does the minister agree that the delay in completing these checks is a massive failure of policy and a reflection of the fact that the Labor government is no longer able to manage Australia’s borders?