The inquiry also heard that Immigration Minister Scott Morrisons conduct at the specific time of the violence had not been investigated by the author of the independent report, Robert Cornall. Despite Ms Judges allegations, she was faced with a peculiar line of questioning by Senator Macdonald. Have you ever met a politician before? he asked. No, but we watch you on TV, Ms Judge replied. OK, well you cant have much of a life if you do that, he said with a chuckle, before continuing: You probably would be pleased that no more asylum seekers are coming to Australia since the boats have stopped, you know that one-line slogan you mentioned, so there will be no more new transferees coming to Manus. Youd be happy about that wouldnt you? he said. Well, I wouldnt say I was happy that were turning boats back, but I am happy no more asylum seekers are going to Manus and Nauru, but I wouldnt go as far to say I was happy that asylum seekers arent coming, she replied. Yeah, well, we wont have a debate, Senator McDonald said.
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