Burke claims new asylum policies are working

Description:

Immigration Minister Tony Burke says there's evidence asylum seekers are demanding refunds from people smugglers in Indonesia because of the hardline approach of the Australian government. Mr Burke also says a significant number of detainees on Manus Island are seeking a return to their home country. But the Opposition says the deal with Papua New Guinea is nothing but a publicity stunt.

Display date:

2013

Location:

Papua New Guinea

Format:

Sound/Other sound

Collections:

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Contributors:

Ashley Hall

Publisher:

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Content partner:

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Availability:

Online