Refugee protesters have been dragged from parliament by security after climbing over seats and shouting at the government during question time.
As Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull rose to defend the government's company tax cuts eight protesters climbed to the front row of the public gallery and linked arms to brace themselves against security.
"We have lost our moral compass, you shame us on the international stage," the group shouted in unison.
"You criminalise people asking for help."
A dozen security guards rushed in dragging the group from the public gallery within minutes of their protest beginning.
Mr Turnbull continued to spruik company tax cuts throughout, without acknowledging the group.
"I am comforted that my microphone is the only one that is on at the moment," he joked.
The protesters, including one man with pink hair and a facial tattoo, were escorted from the chamber.
"We are deeply concerned about the concentration of power in the hands of Minister Dutton and the Home Affairs Department," group spokeswoman Sam Castro told AAP.
