Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Employment) Share this | Hansard source

Once again, you can understand the embarrassment of the Labor Party being reminded of the mess that we need to clean up. Vital work still needs to be done, and we will spare no effort to fix Labor's mess and restore confidence in Australia's borders. The government—

Senator Wong interjecting —

Protecting our borders is going very well, Senator Wong. The government is willing to go the extra mile or hour—indeed we are willing to go the extra miles or hours to implement the policies for which the Australian people elected us. Whatever this Senate may eventually agree to, can I simply say: inaction is not an option. (Time expired)