House debates
Thursday, 16 June 2011
Private Members' Business
Malaysia Asylum Seeker Proposal
Debate resumed on the motion:
That this House:
(1) condemns the Gillard Government's deal with Malaysia that would see 800 asylum seekers intercepted in Australian waters and sent to Malaysia; and
(2) calls on the Government to immediately abandon this proposal.
Question put.
The House divided. [09:22]
(The Speaker—Mr Harry Jenkins)
Question agreed to.