Peter Dutton (Dickson, Liberal Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Hansard source

On the point of order, Mr Speaker, just so we are very clear of the circumstances: the minister has a personal decision to make in relation to each of the individuals. In the Solicitor-General's submission to the High Court in relation to this matter 92 cases were referred to. So, to put beyond doubt the minister's responsibility here, the minister originally took the decision to release 82 of the 92. He has now released two further individuals, so 84 out of the 92 have been released. The minister is exercising his discretion to retain eight in custody—

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