Andrew Robb (Goldstein, Liberal Party, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

In response to the member for Hindmarsh, it is correct that 26 of the 220 cases referred to the Ombudsman in which the descriptor ‘released, not unlawful’ was used were Australian citizens. The government did not hide these details from the public. In fact, the Senate Legal and Constitutional Legislation Committee was advised of these numbers on 9 February 2006. A further Australian citizen has been identified in the additional group of 28 cases referred to the Ombudsman on 18 April, and the Senate committee was advised of this case on 13 February. The other details you have sought are matters which are the particular responsibility of the minister. I will certainly take those on notice and get you a response.

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