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Thursday, 24 November 2011
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Senator HANSON-YOUNG (South Australia) (12:24): I seek leave to make a very short statement.

The PRESIDENT: Leave is granted for two minutes.

Senator HANSON-YOUNG: While I acknowledge the minister's comments, I would like to put squarely on the record that once these poor people are moved out of this refugee camp, be sure that they will start arriving on our shores, be sure that they will start engaging people smugglers to access protection and safety. In the foresight of trying to help people who are being displaced not having to engage in these services at the first point of call, I am surprised that the government are not prepared to put on the record their support for this motion.

Question put:

That the motion (Senator Hanson-Young's) be agreed to.

The Senate divided. [12:26]

(The President—Senator Hogg)

Question negatived.