Nigel Scullion (NT, Country Liberal Party, Minister for Community Services) Share this | Hansard source

I understand that this amendment relates to recommendation 11 of the Senate committee’s report, which was partly accepted by the government. This bill has been thoroughly reviewed in the light of the committee recommendations. Submissions have been made to the committee, and the government is completely satisfied that the bill as amended is consistent with Australia’s international obligations regarding statelessness. I understand neither HREOC nor UNHCR have the legislative authority to determine compliance of Australian law with the convention.