I agree, Glug. The TPVs were vital in deterring those who are not genuine refugees.
I didn't realise the Pacific Solution had bi-partisan support in 2001. That makes it even more extraordinary that labor decided to make it political in 2007.
It's not like they needed to. Work Choices which was passed without the approval of the people gave Rudd a landslide win. Any party legislating major policy without approval by voters is usually wiped out with vengeance.
