Senate debates Motions

United States of America


Nick McKim

Nick McKim Tasmania, Australian Greens

4:18 pm

I ask general business notice of motion No. 878, standing in my name today relating to the policy of US President Trump to forcibly separate families of people seeking asylum in the US be taken as a formal motion.

Sue Lines

Sue Lines Deputy-President

Is there any objection to the motion being taken as formal?

James McGrath

James McGrath Queensland, Liberal National Party, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister

Yes.

Sue Lines

Sue Lines Deputy-President

I am sorry, Senator McKim, that has been denied.