House debates

Thursday, 22 August 2024

Questions without Notice

Middle East: Migration

2:05 pm

Photo of Melissa McIntoshMelissa McIntosh (Lindsay, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Energy Affordability) Share this | | Hansard source

My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to the government's issuing of tourist visas to nearly 3,000 people from the terrorist controlled Gaza war zone, with nearly 1,300 having already arrived in Australia. Can the Prime Minister provide details on any concerns raised by the New South Wales state police or the New South Wales government regarding this matter?

Photo of Anthony AlbaneseAnthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister) Share this | | Hansard source

I'm asked about New South Wales and the New South Wales—

An honourable member: How did Penrith council go?

As for the New South Wales police, I haven't had contact with the New South Wales police on this matter. I can confirm that. As for New South Wales, in the Penrith area, I know that there's a very happy No. 5 on the East Ward ticket for Penrith council.

Government members interjecting

Photo of Milton DickMilton Dick (Speaker) Share this | | Hansard source

Order! Members on my right will cease interjecting. The Minister for Climate Change and Energy will cease interjecting. When the House comes to order, we will hear from the member for Corangamite.