A second group of asylum seekers has been discovered in remote Western Australia, adding to Anthony Albanese’s border security headache.
More than 40 asylum seekers have now been found in a remote part of Western Australia after a second group was discovered at an Indigenous campsite, adding to a political headache over border security for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Australian Border Force said on Friday it was undertaking an operation in north-west WA and no further comment would be provided. Their discovery takes the broader cohort of asylum seekers found on Friday to more than 40. The initial cohort of 30, believed to be Pakistani nationals, were discovered by locals around the Beagle Bay area in two groups – one group was wandering down a road near the township, while another group was found near the water. Neither the Prime Minister’s Office nor Home Affairs responded to questions as to whether it was certain that all asylum seekers had now been found.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has doubled down on his claims the government has dismantled the nation’s border protection policy.“I do say for people in public life to have a look at the very clear, strong and unequivocal message sent by Rear-Admiral Sonter last night in the very clear statement that he made,” Albanese said in comments directed at Dutton, whom he did not name. “We do not seek to politicise national security issues. And it is unfortunate when any politician seeks to do so.
The opposition said at the time that the November incident marked the first time in a decade that asylum seekers had reached the mainland by boat.“Our position on Operation Sovereign Borders is very clear, and people who attempt to arrive here by boat will not settle here. Our position is clear,” he said.
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