Tony Abbott on Syrian crisis: We can and will do more

By Mark Kenny, Chief Political Correspondent
Updated September 8 2015 - 2:08pm, first published 1:42am
Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Foreign Minister Julie Bishop during question time on Monday. Photo: Andrew Meares
Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Foreign Minister Julie Bishop during question time on Monday. Photo: Andrew Meares
"There's room in my house" says a sign held by Xavier, who is just two years older than Aylan Kurdi, at the Light the Dark rally in Sydney.  Photo: Supplied
"There's room in my house" says a sign held by Xavier, who is just two years older than Aylan Kurdi, at the Light the Dark rally in Sydney. Photo: Supplied
Moving display of solidarity: Light The Dark Sydney brought nearly 10,000 people together to call for change on Australia's refugee policy. Photo: Daniel Munoz
Moving display of solidarity: Light The Dark Sydney brought nearly 10,000 people together to call for change on Australia's refugee policy. Photo: Daniel Munoz
More than 1000 Melburnians gathered at a twilight vigil mourning asylum seekers who have died in their attempt to flee war-torn countries such as Syria. Photo: Luis Ascui
More than 1000 Melburnians gathered at a twilight vigil mourning asylum seekers who have died in their attempt to flee war-torn countries such as Syria. Photo: Luis Ascui
In biting wind and drizzling rain, Melburnians swamped Treasury Gardens shortly before 6pm. Photo: Luis Ascui
In biting wind and drizzling rain, Melburnians swamped Treasury Gardens shortly before 6pm. Photo: Luis Ascui
Light The Dark vigil for refugees at Treasury Gardens in Melbourne. Photo: Luis Ascui
Light The Dark vigil for refugees at Treasury Gardens in Melbourne. Photo: Luis Ascui

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