Senate debates
Friday, 25 November 2011
Bills
Deterring People Smuggling Bill 2011; In Committee
3:24 pm
Joe 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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