Both the threat posed on our own borders but also whats happening around politicians are debating on what citizensken to protect at home and abroad. Senator wong. Thank you, mr. President. Since senator last had to ask ministers question, there have been further horrific terror attacks around the world. These include attacks in manchester, london, kabul. The government is working to assist australians impacted by these attacks. Thank you very much indeed, senator wong, for a very timely and important question. And of course im sure i speak on behalf of all members of this chamber in expressing our horror and outrage at the terrorist attacks that have occurred since the senate last met and in particular our grief at the news that australians have been among the victims both here in melbourne last week and overseas. It is a reminder to us that this is not a problem that exists on the other side of the world. Its not a problem that is not our problem. It is a problem that reaches out both
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