Sitting days when the phrase boat people was used in the House of Representatives during the 1970s
| Date | Number of uses |
|---|---|
| 11 May 1978 | 4 |
| 24 May 1979 | 3 |
| 23 May 1978 | 3 |
| 21 November 1979 | 2 |
| 8 November 1979 | 2 |
| 9 May 1978 | 2 |
| 24 October 1978 | 1 |
| 23 October 1979 | 1 |
| 31 May 1978 | 1 |
| 12 October 1978 | 1 |
| 4 April 1979 | 1 |
| 28 February 1978 | 1 |