Senate debates

Thursday, 25 February 2021

Questions without Notice: Additional Answers

Racism

3:00 pm

Photo of Simon BirminghamSimon Birmingham (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Finance) Share this | | Hansard source

I wish to add a little information to the answer I gave in relation to a question from Senator Thorpe. I am advised that earlier this week, the Minister for Home Affairs, Mr Dutton, re-posted a statement from Western Australian police, adding his own comments. The Minister for Home Affairs stated, 'Very disturbing reports out of WA.' He said:

The actions of this individual as reported are disgraceful and have no place in our society. Anyone with information should contact the police.

I thank the Senate.