Mitch Fifield (Victoria, Liberal Party, Minister for Communications) Share this | Hansard source

Obviously what Senator McKim said is patently absurd. I could, after having said that, legitimately sit down, but let me indicate that Australia operates a global and non-discriminatory humanitarian program. The government is committed to a responsive and targeted humanitarian program, which assists people in greatest humanitarian need of resettlement. Decisions in relation to the composition of the humanitarian program are made by the minister and take into account a range of factors, including global resettlement needs and the views of the community. The program now sits, as colleagues would be aware, at 16,250 and will move to 18,750 next program year.