Deaths of two aslyum seekers in boat tragedy sparks policy debate
The federal government has come under stern criticism for its asylum seeker policies after Monday’s tragic boat capsize which left two dead.
The federal government has come under stern criticism for its asylum seeker policies after Monday’s tragic boat capsize which left two dead.
The federal government has warned Opposition Leader Tony Abbott people smugglers are watching to see whether he "blinks" by failing to support legal changes to resurrect offshore processing.
The first asylum seeker boat to arrive in Australian waters since the government's Malaysian refugee swap deal was struck down by the High Court has been intercepted near Christmas Island.
Julia Gillard is failing to lead the government toward functional and decent policy in line with supposed ALP traditional values because she's so focused on a race to the bottom with her old morning breakfast sparring buddy, Mr Abbott.
Julia Gillard has vowed to lead Labor to the next federal election, dismissing mounting speculation over her political future following the collapse of the Malaysia asylum swap policy.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has confirmed the future of offshore processing of asylum seekers is in doubt after the High Court's decision to scuttle the Malaysian people swap deal.
The federal government's asylum seeker policy is in disarray after the High Court scuttled Prime Minister Julia Gillard's Malaysian people-swap deal and left all offshore processing in doubt.
POLL POSITION: Julia Gillard has spent the last week defending her decision to deport asylum seekers to Malaysia within 72 hours of their arrival into Australia. However, it remains unclear what problem this policy will solve.
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