The plan was drawn up after 1.3 million people,mostly those fleeing war in Syria and Iraq,sought refuge in Europe in 2015,overwhelming the EU’s asylum system to collapse.
In trying to rush through knee-jerk legislation,the Albanese government has not merely panicked,but acted in a way designed to create panic.
The apparent attempt was thwarted by a tip-off from the Australian Federal Police and the reluctance of local fishermen to make the journey.
Asian news agencies,one citing an Indonesian official,reported the boat was headed to Australia. Border Force said this was not true.
The detainees from Iran,Iraq and Sudan are at the heart of a new test for the government in its attempts to defend the detention regime.
The government intends to mount a fresh defence in the High Court against asylum seekers who refuse to co-operate with Australian authorities.
When Corporate Travel Management won a $3.2 billion deal to house UK migrants on barges in the last year,there was an obvious question:why was it getting into crisis refugee management?
The “Zero Chance” campaign dates back several years - the latest ads depict desperation and suicide contemplation. Its cost remains a secret.
Boat arrivals in Australia last week has again cast light on Indonesia’s treatment of refugees,and Australia’s role in their care.
Successful people smuggling runs to Australia’s north-west coast have raised concerns about more advanced boats and techniques.
The prime minister insists Operation Sovereign Borders is being implemented despite the arrival of a boatload of asylum seekers in remote Western Australia last week.