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

As I was saying, the only reason Senator McKim is able to ask his question today is that he supported the failed policies of the former Labor government.

In relation to the New Zealand refugee resettlement offer, the Prime Minister and the Minister for Home Affairs have made it very clear that we appreciate the offer from the New Zealand government to resettle refugees. However, as you know, Senator McKim, we remain focused on completing the United States resettlement arrangement. Clearly, you know the answer—you're sitting there shaking your head! The US arrangement—for your benefit, Senator McKim—is actually progressing well, with 876 refugees resettled to date and further departures expected in the coming weeks and months.