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Real good #estimates gear from LNP senator Ian MacDonald to kick off day two: "I preface this by saying I don't really use or understand Twitter - I think I've got 400 genuine followers." Absolutely same, Ian. #auspol

Senator MacDonald tells senior Home Affairs officials he's been approached by a "concerned citizen" worried about Russian "fake followers" on Twitter. "I'm far from being an expert in all this so you'll excuse my murdering of the technology," he tells them. #estimates

"It won't be easy, but they will pop up." Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton confirms ABF officers are teaming up with state cops to track down 50 Commonwealth Games "overstayers" who have gone to ground. http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/breaking-news/border-force-police-hunt-visa-overstayers/news-story/cec39533777d3e61776b1c0e0245e0db … #estimates #auspol via @AAPNewswire

Ian MacDonald: "My apologies for being out and about and on the phone. I'm trying to send that material but my iPad seems to be locked. I think the Russians have got at me." Michael Pezzullo: "We couldn't possibly comment, Mr Chairman." #estimates #auspol

Average wait times for Australian citizenship have blown out from 12 to 16 months. Increased security checks, ballooning lodgements, and more challenging applications are driving the delay, according to Home Affairs. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-5755783/Citizenship-wait-times-blow-months.html … #estimates #auspol via @AAPNewswire

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton did not receive advice from his department before claiming Melburnians were too afraid to dine out at night for fear of African gangs. Story: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/no-advice-to-dutton-about-fearful-diners … #estimates #auspol via @AAPNewswire