Why onshore assessments with a genuine regional protection framework is the most humane, cost effective, practical, long term and effective option for Australia.
While deterring people not to take a dangerous trip by sea in search of safety, Australia must provide asylum seekers another option. Just telling asylum seekers "don't come or we'll punish you" doesn't provide safety for them or their families.
Lifting protection standards in the region so they can safely apply for UNHCR protection in Malaysia or Indonesia, with faster assessment and resettlement options will take away the need for refugees to risk their lives on the high seas.
27th January 2012
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Here's how to create long-term, safer pathways to Australia for asylum seekers
The sight of the two big parties exchanging and releasing letters on Tuesday was a performance that gave little hope for a sensible, humane or long-term response to the complex humanitarian issue of asylum seekers.
Sarah Hanson-Young, 13th December 2011
