Senate debates

Wednesday, 15 August 2012

Questions on Notice

Immigration and Citizenship (Question No. 1957)

Photo of Eric AbetzEric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations) | | Hansard source

asked the Minister representing the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, upon notice, on 9 July 2012:

For each year since 2008-09 to date, how many refugees have been taken by Australia from sources other than irregular arrivals?

Photo of Kate LundyKate Lundy (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister Assisting for Industry and Innovation) | | Hansard source

The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship has provided the following answer to the honourable senator's question:

The number of people, other than irregular maritime arrivals (IMAs), to whom Australia has granted a refugee or protection visa since 2008-09 to 2011-12 is published in DIAC Annual Reports and can be found on the DIAC website at:

http://www.immi.gov.au/about/reports/annual/