Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Small and Family Business) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you, Senator Hanson, and, again, I don't think there can be any argument in relation to the priority which this government gives to both border security and counterterrorism legislation. We take very, very seriously our responsibility to protect the Australian community from the risk of harm posed by noncitizens who engage in criminal activity or other behaviours of concern. Again, you would note that, in relation to the announcement that has been made of late, it is in relation to steps to modernise and strengthen counterterrorism legislation. I have to say that the Minister for Home Affairs, and, in fact, the Prime Minister, in his former role, have been absolutely outstanding in terms of ensuring that our border security and keeping Australians safe are absolute priorities for this government, and we will never shy away from that.