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

To the Leader of the Opposition, I do believe that there is some urgency in the House in dealing with this matter now. I believe the eyes of the nation are upon us, given this second incident with an asylum seeker vessel, and nothing is to be gained by delay. I trust that the House will give leave. I ask leave of the House for a motion to be moved to enable the Migration Legislation Amendment (The Bali Process) Bill 2012 to be called on and considered immediately.

Leave granted.

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