Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you, Senator Paterson. That was the speaker which I was referencing in my previous answer. First, I'd say very clearly that the government, all of us, condemn his comments. There is nothing to celebrate about October 7, and it's a revolting thing to suggest that there is.

As I understand it, the minister said clearly that he has asked for advice from the department so he can consider this person's visa status. Obviously, I'll take advice on the information that you outline. I would assume that would not have been brought to the minister's attention before the department issued a visa.