Currently, asylum seekers who arrive in Australia by boat are denied immigration status. If they are genuine refugees they are resettled in Papua New Guinea and if they are not genuine refugees they are sent back to their originating country or a safe third country other than Australia. This issue is currently the highest ranked "most important" issue of the election. Learn more or
55% Yes |
45% No |
41% Yes |
34% No |
8% 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 |
See how support for each position on “Boat Immigrants” has changed over time for 477k Australia voters.
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See how importance of “Boat Immigrants” has changed over time for 477k Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@8C8T5TR4yrs4Y
Yes, But proceed with security screenings and background checks on all citizens
@4ZDC8SX3yrs3Y
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.
@52298KJ3yrs3Y
These queue jumpers have to be taught a lesson, come by boat and you never ever are accepted as an immigrant
@4ZQBC6M3yrs3Y
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
@4ZRB7TP3yrs3Y
Target practice for the RAN
@8K2WQXT3yrs3Y
Yes, but should be put to work instead of just getting a free pass in.
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