Exclusive: ‘Unauthorised maritime arrivals’ land near WA town after two other boat arrivals in last week
Broome from the air. Four Vietnamese people have been found near the Western Australian town after arriving there by boat.Broome from the air. Four Vietnamese people have been found near the Western Australian town after arriving there by boat.Australia’s policy of deterrence against asylum seeker boats is under strain, with three boat arrivals in the last week including four people found near Broome.
On Saturday the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, was asked about the Christmas Island arrivals and whether Tuesday’s budget will contain more funding for the ABF. Non-citizens who arrive by sea without lawful permission to enter Australia are categorised as “unauthorised maritime arrivals” and are never allowed to settle in Australia, even if they are determined to be owed protection under refugee conventions.
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