Andrew Giles (Scullin, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the shadow minister for his question. I say again: complying with the orders of the High Court is not optional; it is incumbent on this government and on any government. All those who have been required by the decision of the court to be released have been placed on appropriate visas with appropriate conditions. As I've outlined at some length in the chamber, there has been quite an extensive process of engagement with relevant law enforcement authorities.

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