Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

As I have been clear on, the policy of the government remains one of being strong on border security and providing humane treatment for those seeking asylum. The opposition cannot seem to work out its position. Apparently, on some occasions we are too soft. Last night Mr Abbott said we were too brutal. You are in such a mess that you cannot work out what your lines are.