Senate debates

Wednesday, 3 February 2016

Questions without Notice

Asylum Seekers

2:12 pm

Photo of George BrandisGeorge Brandis (Queensland, Liberal Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Hansard source

I hope you do not think I am being pedantic, but the legislation actually does require these decisions to be made by the designated minister—that is, the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection—not the Prime Minister. Nevertheless, it is a matter for the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, and I am sure he will make these decisions in accordance with the law.

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