[Greens-Media] MEDIA RELEASE: Morrison must come clean ahead of Sri Lanka visit

[Neyle, Ali (Sen S. Hanson-Young)]

Morrison must come clean ahead of Sri Lanka visit



"It has been over a week since the government 'disappeared' over 200 asylum seekers bound for Australia", Senator Sarah Hanson-Young said.



"The veil of secrecy must be lifted before Minister Morrison travels to Sri Lanka.



"The Governments arguments for secrecy based on "operational matters" are wearing thin. I will put motion to parliament this week calling the government to explain exactly what has been taking place on the high seas and to condemn the transfer of asylum seekers back to their accused persecutors.


"This will be a test for the new Senate. The Minister seems to believe he is above both the law and the Parliament. The Senate can show him that his contempt for the Australian public is wrong.

"The Australian pubic deserve to know what is going on and whether or not these vulnerable asylum seekers are safe.


"The Minister must be upfront about the discussions he will be having with Sri Lankan authorities and whether or not he will be discussing the protection of people they have forcibly returned."

Media contact:          Ali Neyle  0427 604 760