‘This bill does absolutely nothing to weaken border security’: Opposition defends policy changes

Changes to Australia’s border policy have passed through parliament, as the government warns this will lead to more illegal boat arrivals. Senior Labor MPs are continuing to defend changes to the policy, which gives doctors a greater say over whether sick asylum seekers should be transferred to Australia. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced he will … Continue reading ‘This bill does absolutely nothing to weaken border security’: Opposition defends policy changes