Question without notice #15 Immigration Detention Centres - Indefinite Detention

11th Aug 04

Mr ORGAN (3.01 p.m.) — My question is directed to the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister assure the electors of Cunningham and all Australians that he will act to ensure that no human being will be indefinitely incarcerated in Australia's immigration detention centres, especially if they have committed no crime or, for reasons beyond their control, cannot be removed from Australia? If yes, when will the Prime Minister act to remove this gross abuse of human rights and the law which is bringing shame upon this nation

Mr HOWARD — I can assure the electors of Cunningham—indeed, all the electors of Australia—that, for so long as I am Prime Minister, the laws of this country applying to immigration will be upheld.