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

Again I reject utterly the premise of the senator's question. With respect to Captain Emad, we have answered comprehensively questions both in this chamber and at Senate estimates about the due process that was applied in that situation. The opposition are well aware of that and again this shows a propensity for them to want to play politics with this issue rather than abide by the law and due process. The answer to this question is that there is no basis for this challenge at all. We are applying the due process in relation to matters that come to hand. I have already taken on notice the specific issue Senator Brandis has raised. Once again I point to the irresponsible approach the opposition continues to take to the asylum seeker issue. We are implementing independent recommendations. We have an opposition which persists in playing politics with this, persists with its negativity. It would be good to see some constructive— (Time expired)