The former home affairs minister insists temporary protection visas need to remain in place as a message to deter people smugglers and asylum seekers from making the dangerous trek to Australia.
Former home affairs minister Karen Andrews has insisted Labor must keep temporary protection visas as a"massive signal" to deter people smugglers and asylum seekers.
Stream more on politics with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2022 She pledged the government will provide $50 million in support, including $22 million to the World Food Programme and $23 million in development assistance.But Ms Andrews believes more could be done by the Albanese government to stop further boats from making the dangerous journey.
Ms Andrews said the removal of temporary protections visas is a"massive signal" to people smugglers with four boats intercepted in the last five weeks. Picture: Derwin Elisemove to permanent protection visasMs Andrews told First Edition host Peter Stefanovic that one of the key pillars of Operation Sovereign Borders is temporary protection visas.
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