Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Women) Share this | Hansard source

Senator McKim, in answer to your question, the answer is no. You would not be aware because, quite frankly, I am sure—through you, Mr President—that the Australian Greens could not care less. But the Commonwealth is required by the Legal Services Directions to endeavour 'to avoid, prevent or limit the scope of legal proceedings'. On this side of the chamber, we take responsible action in relation to these matters. But again, Senator McKim referred to facts. Senator McKim, these are the facts—about which you, like an ostrich, buried your head and the Australian Greens heads in the sand—there were four people in detention in 2007 when the Australian Labor Party with the support of the Australian Greens came to office; none of them were children. You are directly responsible because of policies you supported for thousands of deaths and thousands of children in detention. Stop your faux outrage.