Answer Overview

Response rates from 474k Australia voters.

55%
Yes
45%
No
41%
Yes
34%
No
7%
Yes, do not turn back boats and process them onshore
8%
No, turn the boats back at sea and process them offshore with hard security checks and temporary protection visas
7%
Yes, they should be treated the same as those arriving by air
3%
No, turn the boats back at sea and process them offshore with hard security checks and no temporary protection visas

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Other Popular Answers

Unique answers from Australia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @8C8T5TRanswered…4yrs4Y

Yes, But proceed with security screenings and background checks on all citizens

 @4ZDC8SXfrom Western Australia answered…4yrs4Y

No, instead of turning back the boats - we should be escorting people back to the point of departure, and ensure that we do so in accordance with international law. Offshore processing is the only humane alternative to prevent enticing people to make the perilous journey. For those afraid of terrorists- they should know that the overwhelming majority of fanatics are from wealthy middle & upper classes, and who come by plane.

 @4ZQBC6Mfrom Queensland answered…4yrs4Y

Only families who are not Sunni Islam followers and who come from countries where we have no embassy. We should process our own refugees in a special isolated community (not fenced) but those to be processed must wear a id tracking band and stay in the refugee town. Anyone removing the band before being accepted will face instant deportation. Refugees must be processed within a 1 year time frame. Must have a mental, health, and attitude assessment before being accepted. Those with negative/violent points of views of Australia and its citicens (both male and female)must not be accepted. Stri…  Read more

 @52298KJfrom Queensland answered…4yrs4Y

These queue jumpers have to be taught a lesson, come by boat and you never ever are accepted as an immigrant

 @9HJY34Ranswered…10mos10MO

Overall no, as it encourages the illegal smuggling trade. We should work with a coalition of international governments to increase legal and safe ways for refugees and asylum seekers to reach a new life

 @8K2WQXTanswered…4yrs4Y

 @4ZR6MR3from South Australia answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, they need to enter into a 6 year program of 2 years of counselling culture/language education, 1 year of training into a job and 3 years working for community services like work for the dole. Give back to the community if they are not working.