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

If the opposition were serious about humanitarian outcomes, surely they would also recognise that the agreement with Malaysia offers the chance for the resettlement of 4,000 refugees who are currently in Malaysia. Those 4,000 under the UNHCR require protection and are awaiting resettlement. I think it is a very disturbing undercurrent in the opposition views about Malaysia that in regard to its commitment to this agreement—

Honourable senators interjecting—