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Liberals policy on boat immigrants

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Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

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Liberals answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “Tony Abbott campaigned on the asylum issue, and with Rudd refusing to engage with him in "a race to the bottom", polls showed th...” ‐wikipedia.org

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Very strongly agree

No, turn the boats back at sea and process them offshore with hard security checks and temporary protection visas

This answer aligns closely with the Liberal Party's policy of 'Operation Sovereign Borders', which includes turning back boats, offshore processing, and issuing temporary protection visas. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No

The Liberal Party has been consistent in its stance to deter boat arrivals, arguing that it prevents deaths at sea and maintains the integrity of Australia's immigration system. This was evident in their implementation of 'Operation Sovereign Borders'. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, turn the boats back at sea and process them offshore with hard security checks and no temporary protection visas

While the Liberal Party supports offshore processing and turning back boats, they have also issued temporary protection visas to those found to be genuine refugees. However, their stance on permanent resettlement in Australia is less clear, with some members advocating for a 'no advantage' policy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, they should be treated the same as those arriving by air

The Liberal Party has argued that boat arrivals should not be given an 'advantage' over those who apply for asylum through regular channels. However, they have not advocated for treating boat arrivals the same as those arriving by air. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes

The Australian Liberal Party has historically taken a hard stance on boat arrivals, implementing policies such as 'Operation Sovereign Borders' which includes turning back boats when safe to do so. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, do not turn back boats and process them onshore

The Liberal Party has been strongly against onshore processing of boat arrivals, arguing that it acts as a 'pull factor' for people smugglers. This was demonstrated by their reintroduction of offshore processing in Nauru and Manus Island. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Liberal Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 10,188 voters that identify as Liberal.

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