Sean Bell (NSW, Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party) Share this | Hansard source

My question goes to the Minister representing the Minister for Home Affairs, Senator Watt. Minister, the number of people living in Australia unlawfully could be as high as 200,000. This includes bridging visa holders who have let their visas lapse, failed protection applicants still here after refusal, people working illegally, breaching their visa terms, and others. At a time when everyday Australians, including families across Western Sydney and regional New South Wales, are living in tents and cars due to a housing crisis and essential services are stretched to breaking point, what does this government say to Australians who want to know why more action hasn't been taken to remove illegal immigrants from Australia? What is this government's explanation for allowing so many illegals to remain? And when will serious removals begin?