Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Hanson-Young for her question. The Minister for Immigration has put on the record the condolences of the government in relation to the death of this person. This is, without a doubt, a tragic situation. Senator Hanson-Young is also aware, through copious questioning of the government through the estimates process, that both the PNG and Australian governments have commissioned reviews into the events of Sunday, 16 February, and Monday, 17 February, at the Manus offshore processing centre.

I can advise the Senate that the PNG authorities, with assistance from Australian specialists, have conducted an autopsy in Port Moresby. The deceased's next of kin have been advised and the Australian government is assisting the family in repatriating his remains and personal effects.

As I stated, this is a tragedy, and the Minister for Immigration has put on the record the condolences of this government.