Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says there is no doubt the people smugglers are “marketing the change of government” in Australia as a reason for travel.
The Australian Border Force has intercepted the third asylum seeker boat to arrive since election day.
“The government is confident that as long as they keep sending asylum seekers back, they will stem the flow of boats,” Mr Clennell said.
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