Home affairs spokesperson, James Paterson, says the opposition has no answers over the arrival of 15 asylum seekers believed to be from China on the north-west of Australia.

He says the Albanese government has refused to share any briefings.

“Even though years ago, when they were in opposition a few years ago, we routinely provided them with briefings on these matters … all we can do is rely on media reports,” he told Tom Elliott.

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