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Senator GALLAGHER (Australian Capital Territory—Minister for the Public Service, Minister for Finance, Minister for Women, Manager of Government Business in the Senate and Vice-President of the Executive Council) (11:52): I seek leave to make a short statement. The PRESIDENT: Leave is granted for one minute. Senator GALLAGHER: The government will be opposing this motion.

Claims that Australia has ended its funding to PNG to provide support for this small group of people are incorrect. The PNG government continues to independently manage individuals remaining there on a permanent or temporary pathway, including providing the ongoing settlement support and services as well as assistance to pursue third country migration options.

At the request of the PNG government the agreement is confidential, including details of any funding disbursements. The PRESIDENT: The question is that general business notice of motion No. 763, standing in the name of Senator Shoebridge, be agreed to.