Subjects: Dismantling of Operations Sovereign Borders, delays to listing terrorist organisations PETA CREDLIN: Well, let’s go back down to the Home Affairs Minister. I think we’ve got her, Karen Andrews. Karen, I’ve introduced the issues, you know well, I think Australians terrifyingly understand you break apart Operations Sovereign Borders, you get the boats back. It’s…
Subjects: Labor’s dismantling of OSB GARY ADSHEAD: Karen Andrews was the Home Affairs Minister before the government changed hands, and she says ending the temporary protection visa policy will destroy the potency of Operation Sovereign Borders. Thanks very much for joining us this morning, Karen. KAREN ANDREWS: Thank you. GARY ADSHEAD: Look, I suppose my…
Subjects: Labor’s dismantling of OSB DANICA DE GIORGIO: Thousands of refugees who have been in limbo will be entitled to stay permanently in Australia. Joining me now live is Shadow Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews. Thanks for your time this morning. This was of course an election promise by Labor. It was always coming. What’s…
Subjects: Labor’s dismantling OSB KAREN ANDREWS: Well, good morning. Today is the day that the Labor government has dismantled Operation Sovereign Borders. Now, in the lead up to the election, Labor wasn’t even clear exactly what Operation Sovereign Borders were, but there are three key pillars for Operation Sovereign Borders. Labor has damaged two of…
The Coalition is concerned about the increased risk to Australia’s border security by Labor’s deliberate and calculated dismantling of Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB) as the government confirms it will provide the legacy illegal boat arrival caseload with permanent visas. The Coalition has consistently warned that Labor’s plan to abolish Temporary Protection Visas (TPVs) will fulfil…
Just a short time ago, I attended the launch of Parliamentary Friends of Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness. There I got to hear many of the stories of people who are living with melanoma and skin cancer, and also stories of those people who had undergone some significant treatment. While we all love our sunburnt…
The Coalition is concerned about the increased risk to Australia’s border security by Labor’s deliberate and calculated dismantling of Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB) as the government confirms it will provide the legacy illegal boat arrival caseload with permanent visas. The Coalition has consistently warned that Labor’s plan to abolish Temporary Protection Visas (TPVs) will fulfil…
I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges the Northern Territory Safe Measures Bill 2023 being introduced into the Senate by Senator Price; (2) recognises the need for immediate action to address underlying issues across parts of the Northern Territory following months of escalating crime incidents; and (3) condemns the lack of urgent action taken by…
Subjects: Security cameras from overseas, Queensland mine, national reconstruction fund, manufacturing industry PETE STEFANOVIC: Shadow Minister Karen Andrews. Karen, good to see you, thanks for your time. While you’re here, we just had James Paterson on the program talking about these alleged spy cameras that are out in government buildings at the moment. It’s being…
I rise to speak on the Customs Legislation Amendment (Controlled Trials and Other Measures) Bill 2022. The bill before the House will allow for time-limited trials of trade and customs practices with approved entities in a controlled regulatory environment known as a regulatory sandbox. The bill contains two schedules: schedule 1, which contains the provisions…