James McGrath (Queensland, Liberal National Party, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

The Australian government acknowledges the challenge of violent crime in South Africa, and our concerns are reflected in the official travel advice. The Australian government has also urged the South African government to ensure the safety and security of all of its citizens and, further, has also made our concerns in relation to land reforms known to them. Australia's humanitarian visa entry program is open to any applicant who believes they are facing persecution, with all such claims assessed on their merits. We do not make foreign policy via Senate motions and we will be opposing this motion.