Nick McKim (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Immigration and the Minister for Home Affairs. Minister, can you confirm that, earlier this year, there was a significant disturbance or riot at the Christmas Island detention centre that involved up to 200 canisters of tear gas being fired into the compound? What was the nature of the disturbance and were there any injuries? What steps were taken to ensure the safety of the family from Biloela who are detained nearby? Was the family, in particular the young children, impacted in any way, including psychologically? What measures has the government taken since to assess the impact on the family, in particular the children, and to ensure their wellbeing?