Katy Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Public Service) Share this | Hansard source

I am explaining how it has come to pass that detainees were released into the community. In relation to the specific matter that Senator Cash raises, we are aware of that case. We will not comment on individual cases. It's before the courts, and we will not risk prejudicing court proceedings. We will do everything in our power, as we have been doing, to deport individuals who have no right to be in the country and to keep the community safe. This is a matter the government takes incredibly seriously. Our law enforcement agencies—the ABF, the AFP, the state and territory police forces—are working together, and they are doing an extraordinary job. When there is a matter, whether it be a breach of a visa condition or an individual is arrested, then we will manage that as well. (Time expired)