Senate debates Questions on Notice
Immigration and Citizenship (Question No. 1957)
Eric Abetz Tasmania, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations
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?
Kate Lundy ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister Assisting for Industry and Innovation
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/