Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)

As Senator McFadden stated, the backlog in processing asylum seekers is inhumane. I am pleased the Leader is present because last week on the Order of Business Government Senators gave us a lecture on human rights. Opposition Members were subjected to a litany of abuse from some so-called human rights experts. What does this section say about the Government's commitment and attitude to human rights? Perhaps the Leader and Minister will reply.