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 once more it was a decision of the High Court that required the release of the individuals. As minister and as a member of this government, my No. 1 priority has been doing everything I can to keep the community safe and that continues to be my commitment.

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