Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Again, Senator McKim, I hope you would acknowledge that, certainly, when it comes to the safety of those who were locally engaged employees, Australia is doing what it can. We have put in place what is a high priority for our government. In that regard, I do commend the Minister for Foreign Affairs for her involvement in this process.

For evacuees who have already applied for a permanent visa, Senator McKim, such as a family, skilled or humanitarian visa, the Department of Home Affairs will continue to process that application—