Furthermore, as the only way to arrive without documentation is...

Furthermore, as the only way to arrive without documentation is by boat, it is far easier to make claims that are unable to be substantiated, which means the success rate is higher 80% vs 40% or whatever the figures are.
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Good point vertigo,


When they arrive by plane and not accepted for what ever reason, they are returned on next available plane ASAP .

Why can't we do that with boat people?

It should be up to people coming in to Australia by air/boat to have paper work in order, or sent back.


cheers,

sypaladin