Ricky Muir (Victoria, Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party) Share this | Hansard source

I rise to make a short statement in relation to the motion in the names of Senators Hanson-Young and Gallacher. I share concerns around transparency and accountability of our offshore detention and regional processing centres, but I also note that recently we have had changes in the operations and certain commitments in relation to processing of refugee claims in Nauru. At this time, it is my intent not to support the motion as I want to give the new leadership of the government time to respond to the report from the most recent inquiry and to begin the implementation of any policy changes as a result. I acknowledge that there have been some very serious concerns raised; however, I am willing to give the government time to respond. I want to make it very clear though that I am prepared to reconsider this position if I am not satisfied with the government's response to the report.