239 new centrelink clients arrive on 1st may, page-12

Yet another boat load arrives carrying another 153 new clients!

3 May 2013
HMAS Launceston, operating under the coordination of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s Rescue Coordination Centre, has rendered assistance to a suspected irregular entry vessel that sought assistance north-east of Christmas Island on Wednesday.
Indications suggest there were 153 passengers and two crew on board.
Border Protection Command has transferred the passengers to Australian Government authorities on Christmas Island, where they will undergo initial security, health and identity checks and their reasons for travel will be established.
People arriving by boat without a visa after 13 August 2012 run the risk of transfer to a regional processing country.
Media contact: Minister Clare’s office - 02 6277 7290

http://www.ministerhomeaffairs.gov.au/Mediareleases/Pages/2013/Second%20Quarter/3May2013-BorderProtectionCommandassistsvessel.aspx