Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Small and Family Business) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator McKim for the question. I can advise as follows: Senator McKim, you would know that obviously we do not comment on individual cases. What I can say is that the ABF takes all reports of assault seriously and refers them to appropriate law enforcement agencies for investigation. I'm advised that the department and its service providers have policies and procedures to appropriately respond to incidents in immigration detention, including alerting relevant law enforcement bodies. The department does not tolerate abuse or assaults by staff, contractors or detainees within immigration detention facilities, and the department acts swiftly and decisively to ensure the safety and security of all detainees and staff.