§ Jeremy CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what(a) representations he has received and (b) discussions he has held with the Government of Australia concerning their approach to asylum applications from Afghanistan nationals. [11445]
§ Mr. MacShaneImmigration into Australia is a matter for the Australian Government to determine.
On 3 September Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer used the opportunity of a series of regular meetings in London with my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary and me to explain Australia's position on the MV Tampa refugees.