Senate debates
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
Questions without Notice
Asylum Seekers
2:27 pm
Christine Milne (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source
My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Lundy. Given the terrible news of another unfolding tragedy off Christmas Island today, will the government consider urgent measures proposed by refugee experts in the region—in particular, to significantly increase Australia's humanitarian intake to show good faith and leadership in the region and to uphold our obligations under the refugee convention?
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