Australian Government Turning Back Illegal Migrants
Australia turned back a boatload of 44 illegal migrants, providing them with speedboats to return to Indonesia. This is the second incident in as many weeks.
Key Points
- 44 men intercepted while trying to reach Australia
- Provided with speedboats to return to Indonesia
- Part of Australia's Operation Sovereign Borders
Pros
- Protecting national borders
- Maintaining tough anti-migrant policies
- Preventing illegal entry
Cons
- Potential danger to migrants on return journey
- Controversial approach to asylum seekers