Kim Carr (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research) Share this | Hansard source

The senator is quite correct in saying that the Prime Minister was present in the Inverbrackie area the day before the decision was announced. It is not the custom and practice of governments of any description to announce decisions of cabinet before they are actually made. Of course, the matter could not be raised because it was to be discussed by the cabinet. We have a simple proposition here that I suggest senators opposite give some thought to. This is an important element of our approach to this country’s international obligations to properly house people who come to these shores. We are providing proper facilities in a proper manner and consulting with the local communities about the way in which— (Time expired)