Sunday, 15 July 2012

Is offshore policy fair? Just ask the migrants

THE recent tragedies at sea that have seen so many people die in their attempt to get to Australia have led to a quantum shift in Australia's debate on refugee policy.

People who have been passionate advocates for onshore processing as the most compassionate approach have changed their view, as they recognise there is nothing compassionate or humanitarian about a policy that tells people they should risk their lives to maximise their chance of a new life in Australia.

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