00:00 Over the same period, I think between the 7th of October and a couple of days ago, we
00:08 had 1,793 visas issued to Israeli citizens.
00:14 So obviously there is a lot of demand from those in the region for Australian visas for
00:20 people who are eligible.
00:21 I would again say this, people who obtain visas to Australia are subject to appropriate
00:29 security checks.
00:30 We remain deeply concerned about the loss of civilian life and I know so many Australians
00:37 are deeply concerned about the loss of civilian life.
00:40 People are distressed about the horrific attack by Hamas.
00:47 People want the hostages released and people are distressed by the loss of civilian life
00:51 in the period we have seen in these last weeks.
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