Senate debates

Friday, 25 November 2011

Bills

Deterring People Smuggling Bill 2011; In Committee

3:24 pm

Photo of Joe LudwigJoe Ludwig (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

There are two things. Firstly, it would not be appropriate to discuss cases currently before the courts. Secondly, in relation to matters that may be sought into the future, it would be a hypothetical question. Obviously people are able to bring challenges to legislation, depending on the nature of the facts and circumstances as the cases arise.

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