Amanda Vanstone (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

In short, of course we responded very promptly to the unauthorised arrival of 43 people by boat on the mainland. Yes, we would like the bill dealt with promptly, but it is appropriate to have a Senate committee inquiry. We have got that. We are looking at what the Senate committee had to say. I am listening to what my colleagues had to say, and we will deal with it in the appropriate time.