Julia Gillard (Lalor, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

The opposition was advised that turning the boats around in the past, when it was possible, did work as a deterrent. They were advised that in the modern age Malaysia is the best deterrent. Why do they come into this place and play cheap politics with national interest questions? That is what the Australian people are entitled an answer to. What a ridiculous— (Time expired)

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