Tony Abbott (Warringah, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

I can assure the Leader of the Opposition that the important thing is: how many boats this government has prevented from coming to Australia. That is the important thing. Illegal arrivals by boat are down by more than 75 per cent on the results achieved under the former government. I understand that members opposite are ashamed and embarrassed of their record. Frankly, if I were them, I would be ashamed and embarrassed of my record. But our record is better than theirs—it is much better than theirs—

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