Senate debates

Thursday, 16 August 2012

Bills

Migration Legislation Amendment (Regional Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2012; In Committee

7:01 pm

Photo of Kate LundyKate Lundy (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister Assisting for Industry and Innovation) Share this | Hansard source

I am advised that on arriving by plane on excised offshore places there is no entitlement to apply for a visa unless the minister lifts the bar at that point. I am further advised that they are able to have their claims under the refugee convention assessed administratively.

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