Question Time AU

Take Note Debate

National Security

Senate · Tuesday 11 August 2026

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At a glance

Senator Pauline Hanson moved a motion to take note of the Minister for Home Affairs' answer to her questions about national security threats. She criticised the government for failing to address the issue of bail for individuals linked to ISIS and the potential return of fighters from Iraq. Hanson argued that the government relied on the courts rather than implementing new legislation to close legal loopholes. She claimed the government dismissed her proposed safeguards as unconstitutional without proper legal challenge. The Senate agreed to the motion.

Outcome

The question was agreed to.

Summary in reported speech - not a transcript. AI-generated, so check the official record before quoting.

How the debate unfolded

Opened the debate

Pauline Hanson (QLD) (Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party) One Nation

Hanson argued that the Minister for Home Affairs failed to provide a substantive answer regarding bail for ISIS brides and the return of thirteen fighters from Iraq. Hanson contended that the government relied on existing court processes instead of introducing legislation to close identified loopholes. Hanson stated that her party proposed safeguards to protect the public, which the government dismissed as unconstitutional without testing the matter in the High Court. Hanson asserted that the government was ignoring the issue and refusing to debate the proposed legislative changes.