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.
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Tag: Malaysia Solution
Smugglers are watching, Bowen warns Abbott
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.
First post-Malaysia deal boat arrives
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.
Gillard policy so bad it’s illegal
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.
Gillard leadership speculation rife
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.
PM confirms offshore refugee processing in doubt
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.
High Court ruling scuttles Malaysia refugee 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.
When the solution solves nothing
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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