Linda Reynolds (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Defence) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you, Senator McKim, for that question. As I said to Senator Keneally, you also keep perpetuating a complete falsehood. There is nobody detained on Manus Island. There is no detention centre there. I'd also note, Senator McKim, that you were not detained in Papua New Guinea either in your most recent visit. Senator McKim, the very short answer is that there is nobody in detention in Manus Island. As I said to Senator Keneally, we had a very productive meeting today. Senator Cormann was there. Senator Payne was there. We had very cordial discussions with the Papua New Guinea Prime Minister and ministers on the way forward, including on Manus Island. Again, I've got nothing further to add, because what you said is a complete falsehood.