Senate debates

Wednesday, 9 July 2014

Questions without Notice

Asylum Seekers

2:04 pm

Photo of Michaelia CashMichaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Ruston for her question and her ongoing interest in protecting Australia's borders. The government understands the importance of resolve in this important portfolio area. We understand the importance of sending a strong and clear message to the people smugglers who profited from and exploited Labor's policy weaknesses.

Senator Lines interjecting—

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