Senator HANSON-YOUNG (South Australia) (14:19): Mr President, my question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Carr. Last night the President of the Australian Medical Association stated that the system of mandatory detention is inherently harmful to the physical and mental health of detainees, particularly of children. When will the government recognise that the policy of mandatory detention severely damages those seeking our protection, not just now but for years to come?