Luke Simpkins (Cowan, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Migration Amendment (Complementary Protection) Bill 2011. But can I say that these bills keep coming in the same way that the boats keep coming into Australian waters. Until the policy of this country is changed with regard to border security, then the boats will still keep coming and these ineffectual bills will still keep coming before the House.

The bill will not provide additional protection outcomes—certainly not more than what is already provided for. It will not give greater protection. Nor will it allow for improvements in compliance with our treaty obligations. It is also important to note that there have been no breaches of any treaty obligations by our country.

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